Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Wash the lemons thoroughly and zest one of them. Then, juice both lemons to get about 60 ml of lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the lemon pepper marinade.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the salmon is coated evenly. Allow it to marinate for about 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. You can also marinate it longer for a more intense flavor.
- While the salmon is marinating, prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
- Transfer the marinated salmon fillets to the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Once the salmon is cooked through, remove it from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve your lemon pepper salmon hot with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.Enjoy your delicious lemon pepper salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon pepper salmon
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
323
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
666
mg
29
%
Potassium
920
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
83
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.