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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon

This baked lemon pepper salmon is ready in minutes and super easy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and make extras for leftovers the next day.
1 Net Carb
2 Freestyle Points
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, gluten free, lemon pepper salmon, recipe for baked salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 315
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 4 5 ounce Salmon filets
  • Zest and Juice of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted
  • ΒΌ Cup Chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone baking mat. Place the salmon filets on the baking sheet.  
  • In a small bowl mix together the lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, avocado oil butter, and parsley.  
  • Using a basting brush, coat one side of the salmon with the lemon mixture and then season with salt and pepper.  Repeat for the other side.  
  • Bake in the 400F oven for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.  If the salmon has skin, bake skin side down.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Salmon Filet | Calories: 315 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g