Baked Salmon Lemon Pepper (Printable)

Tender salmon fillets baked with zesty lemon pepper seasoning and fresh lemon slices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, about 5.3 ounces each, skin-on or skinless

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Fresh Elements

06 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over each salmon fillet.
04 - Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the salmon.
05 - Arrange thin lemon slices on top of each fillet.
06 - Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in less time than ordering takeout.
  • The lemon pepper seasoning does all the heavy lifting, so you don't need to juggle multiple spice jars.
  • Your kitchen will smell incredible, and the salmon stays buttery and moist every single time.
02 -
  • Dry salmon before seasoning is non-negotiable—wet fish won't develop that slight caramelization that makes each bite taste professional.
  • Lemon pepper seasoning brands vary wildly in salt content; start with less and taste as you go, especially if you're using a heavy hand.
  • Removing salmon at 12 to 15 minutes is critical; even a few extra minutes can shift it from tender to dry, so set a timer and trust it.
03 -
  • Wild-caught salmon has richer, deeper flavor than farm-raised, and it's worth seeking out if your budget allows—the taste difference is real.
  • Check your lemon pepper seasoning ingredient list for hidden sodium or additives before buying; quality matters more when you're using so little of something.

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