Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

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Healthy and easy to make - this baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is a delicious hands-off dinner that fits most diets. All done in 22 minutes with just 3 ingredients - and you'll be surprised how packed with flavor it is!

This Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe is probably my most surprising recipe.

Why? Because everyone who tries it is so surprised at how flavor packed it is despite having just 3 very simple ingredients. Just check out the reviews below if you don't believe me!

Take it from a girl who never ever has fish without sauce. This baked Lemon Pepper Salmon though - I devour it as-is, no sauce needed.

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• Why you will love this recipe
• What you need to make it
• How to make it
• Tips & tricks
• Recipe FAQ
• What to eat with Lemon Pepper Salmon
• More quick & easy salmon recipes
• Recipe
• Reviews

Why you will love this recipe

• It's quick and all done in just 22 minutes
• It's easy - just season salmon and in the oven it goes
• It's loaded with delicious flavors from lemon juice & lemon pepper
• It's all healthy - just fish, lemon & pepper
• No need for butter or oil as we're baking it skin-side down

What you need to make it

Ingredient notes & substitutions

• Salmon - fresh or frozen both work, but make sure it still has the skin on as we want to bake it skin-side down. If your salmon is without skin, add some butter, olive oil or cooking spray in the bottom of the pan.
• Salmon fillets work as well, but adjust the cook time - it will take 12-15 minutes instead
• Lemon: You need to use fresh lemon juice for the best taste
• Lemon pepper seasoning: The ingredients can vary between brands. The one I use has salt, black pepper, citric acid, onion, sugar and lemon juice power. If yours doesn't have salt, add a pinch.

How to make it

1. Place the salmon skin-side down in a roasting pan
2. Squeeze over lemon juice
3. Spread out the lemon pepper evenly
4. Now it's ready to go in the oven
5. Bake for 20 minutes in the middle of the oven at 400°F (200°C), then serve with lemon wedges on the side

Tips & tricks

• Add lemon juice before lemon pepper to get the lemon pepper to stick
• If you're cooking salmon filets instead you will need to adjust the cook time to 12-15 minutes instead
• If your salmon does not have skin add some butter or oil underneath so it doesn't stick
• Adjust cook time depending on your oven. If you know it's "fast", try 15 minutes instead. You can always pop it back in if it's not quite done.
• Do not overcook your salmon - but make sure that it is cooked through, it should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (62.8°C
• Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days - it's delicious cold as well as reheated

Recipe FAQ

What to eat with Lemon Pepper Salmon

Here are some of my favorite things to serve with Lemon Pepper Salmon:

• Creamy Butter Rice and an extra squeeze of lemon
• Garlic Roasted Broccoli or other vegetables and Whipped Feta Cheese
• Creamy Potato Salad with Dijon or another type of potatoes like Smashed Potatoes
• Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
• Or check out my complete guide to the best dishes to serve with salmon

More quick & easy salmon recipes

• Baked Teriyaki Salmon
• Crispy Furikake Salmon
• Bacon Wrapped Salmon
• Salmon Tartare with Fried Capers
• Salmon Risotto with Leeks & Lemon
• Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus
• Smoked Salmon Pasta with Spinach & Lemon

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