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 Carb2 Freestyle Points
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, gluten free, lemon pepper salmon, recipe for baked salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 315
- 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
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.
Serving: 1Salmon Filet | Calories: 315 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g