Lemon Pepper Salmon
The ultimate comfort food, Lemon Pepper Salmon is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers vibrant flavors and health benefits. With perfectly cooked salmon, succulent asparagus, and a zesty kick, this dish is sure to satisfy. Make it tonight for a delicious dining experience!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon skin on
- 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt and fresh cracked black pepper plus more for asparagus
- 1/2 lemon thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs asparagus (medium or thin spears), tough ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed 17 by 12-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Place salmon in center of pan (or see note below).
- In a mixing bowl whisk together 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, dijon, onion powder. Brush evenly over top of salmon then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (add more pepper to taste if desired). Top with lemon slices.
- Toss asparagus with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, remaining 2 cloves garlic and season with salt, then place around salmon.
- Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove from oven, toss asparagus then sprinkle asparagus with parmesan. Return to oven and bake until salmon has cooked through, about 5 - 10 minutes longer. Cut salmon into portions. Serve warm.
Notes
- If fillet is wide: you can cut into 2 - 4 portions and place them near upper portion of the baking dish, then place asparagus on lower portion of baking dish.