Easy Crispy Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
A quick and easy baked salmon recipe featuring crispy skin and bright lemon pepper seasoning, perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- Lemon pepper seasoning (about 1 teaspoon per fillet)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh lemon (1, sliced thinly)
- Salt (to taste, preferably kosher salt)
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry on the skin side using paper towels.
- Lightly sprinkle kosher salt over each fillet, then coat both sides evenly with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Brush about 1 tablespoon of olive oil per fillet on the skin side.
- Place the fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Lay thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness (about 1 inch thick), until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- If the skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Pat salmon skin dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Avoid flipping the salmon during baking to prevent tearing the skin. If skin is not crispy enough after baking, use the broiler for 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning. Let salmon rest a few minutes after baking for juicier results. Adjust lemon pepper seasoning saltiness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22
- Protein: 34
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