Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

ByDionne

Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

This Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe is baked in foil with a flavorful compound butter. This moist salmon recipe is easy and comes together in under 30 minutes. A quick dinner solution for busy weeknights!

Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe

Lemon Pepper Salmon is the perfect combination. Lemon on any seafood is simply AMAZING! This recipe comes out so tender, flaky, and moist. This dinner recipe is an easy dinner for the whole family. I love how it comes together so easily.

Why you should make this recipe?

This Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe is packed with a ton of flavor and baking it in foil is an easy way to make it. It comes together so quickly making it a great way to make an easy baked salmon dinner meal.

Lemon Pepper Salmon Baked in Foil Ingredients

(Note: The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.)

This recipe has simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make this lemon pepper salmon:

  • An entire side of salmon

  • Unsalted butter, honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, old bay seasoning, and paprika

How to make Bake Lemon Pepper Salmon?

  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray it with vegetable oil spray.

  2. Combine the butter, lemon juice, honey, and seasonings in a small bowl. It will form a paste-like topping.

  3. Spread the mixture evenly on the top of the salmon skin-side down on a cookie sheet.

  4. Bake until it is done and garnish with fresh parsley.

How Long Do You Bake Salmon?

Salmon has a baking time of 20-25 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 145°F/63°C at the thickest part of the salmon.

I recommend using an instant read thermometer. This takes all the guesswork out of knowing if a dish is done.

Another way to tell if baked salmon is done is when the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

You can also place it under the broiler for about 2-4 minutes to get a crispy top.

Make note that the cooking time also depends on the thickness of your salmon.

How to store the Leftover Salmon?

This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Tools used to make this Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe:

I used my Nordic Ware Baking Sheet. These are my favorite baking sheets. I have them in all sizes.

More Easy Recipes you’ll enjoy:

Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna

Dirty Rice (With Ground Turkey)

Turkey Stir Fry with Peppers and Onions

Honey Garlic Chicken

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Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

This Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe is baked in foil with a flavorful compound butter. This moist salmon recipe is easy and comes together in under 30 minutes. A quick dinner solution for busy weeknights!
4.88 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick of butter 8 tablespoons, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 pound side of salmon
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix unsalted butter, lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the salmon on top.
  • Season with garlic powder, old bay seasoning, and paprika. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the salmon.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of your salmon) or until salmon flakes easily. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 787mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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