Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the salmon perfectly.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets into an oven-safe 8 x 11-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning evenly over the fillets, and pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice on top. Gently toss the salmon in the mixture to coat each fillet evenly with the seasoning, enhancing the flavor.
- Bake the Salmon: Position the fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Bake until the salmon reaches your preferred doneness, which typically means the fish should flake easily with a fork and have an opaque, light pink color inside.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and serve immediately. Pair it with your favorite side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for a brighter flavor.
- If your salmon fillets have skin, baking skin-side down helps keep the fish moist and easier to remove from the skin when serving.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets; thicker fillets may require a couple of extra minutes.
- Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and enjoyed cold or gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
