Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

salmon on a white plate with lemon slices

This mouthwatering salmon is laced with a slick, garlicky, lemon pepper glaze and then baked to tender perfection. The seafood is fresh and flavorful, and the whole meal comes together in about 15 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword salmon,, seafood

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 315kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

4 salmon filets about 6 ounces each, defrosted overnight if previously frozen
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for coating the pan
2-3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more/less to taste
1 lemon sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish or baking pan with a thin layer of olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Arrange the salmon in/on the prepared pan. Spoon the olive oil mixture over top and spread out in an even layer. It's ok if some drips down the sides.
If desired, sprinkle a little more lemon pepper seasoning over top.
Arrange the lemon slices on and around the salmon. If you're adding vegetables, place them alongside the salmon (I tossed fresh asparagus with olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper).
Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, until the salmon is cooked to your liking (timing will depend on the thickness of your filets). Start checking the salmon at 12 minutes.
Serve the salmon with lemon wedges on the side.

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