Name: Lemon Pepper Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Ingredients: 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet with or without skin ((2-3 pounds)*); 2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed; 1 1 /2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; fresh parsley for garnish ((optional)); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted (may sub half olive oil)); 4-6 garlic cloves, (minced); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ((or 1 teaspoon dried)); 1 tsp EACH dried thyme, dried basil, paprika; 1/2 tsp EACH dried dill, onion powder, salt

This Lemon Pepper Salmon will have everyone swooning and is SO easy to make – on your table in 30 minutes!  The vibrant salmon is extravagantly juicy, tender and dripping with bold, bright, zesty, garlic, lemon pepper butter deliciousness. This speedy recipe boasts hardly any cleanup and is prep ahead friendly, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners or fabulous for special occasions (hello Mother’s Day) or entertaining.  This easy baked Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe comes with a side of asparagus but feel free to add Hasselback potatoes, rice pilaf,  fruit salad or strawberry spinach salad for a complete feast!

Lemon Pepper Salmon

salmon

asparagus, ends trimmed

olive oil

lemon pepper seasoning

salt

parsley

unsalted butter, (melted (may sub half olive oil))

4-6 garlic cloves, (minced)

lemon juice

Dijon mustard

parsley ((or 1 teaspoon dried))

tsp EACH dried thyme, dried basil, paprika

tsp EACH dried dill, onion powder, salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.  Add asparagus to the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat then push to the sides of the pan to make room for the salmon down the middle (the asparagus will be overlapping which is okay).

Place a long piece of foil in between the asparagus.  Spray with cooking spray then add salmon skin side down (if it has it) and fold foil up around the sides of the salmon to create a boat (don’t cover); set aside.

Add the butter and minced garlic cloves to a medium bowl and microwave until butter is melted. Whisk in all remaining Lemon Pepper Butter ingredients.  Pour evenly all over salmon.

Bake for 12-16 minutes or until salmon is almost opaque throughout (internal temp of 125-130 degrees F at the thickest part) and easily flakes with a fork.  Let rest 5 mintues before slicing.  Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste (I like more pepper) - always taste first!

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This Lemon Pepper Salmon will have everyone swooning and is SO easy to make – on your table in 30 minutes!  The vibrant salmon is extravagantly juicy, tender and dripping with bold, bright, zesty, lemon pepper butter deliciousness. This speedy recipe boasts hardly any cleanup and is prep ahead friendly, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners or fabulous for special occasions (hello Mother’s Day) or entertaining.  This easy baked Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe comes with a side of asparagus but feel free to add Hasselback potatoes, rice pilaf,  fruit salad or strawberry spinach salad for a complete feast!

lemon pepper salmon

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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