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Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe

This lemon pepper salmon recipe features flaky, juicy salmon and a buttery, tangy, sweet-and-sour sauce to give your body fuel and nourishment for a self-motivated day. Don't forget to add some freshly baked vegetables to pair with the salmon!
  • cook TIME 45 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 50 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (13)

  • 26 oz boneless salmon
  • 12 oz baby potatoes
  • 10 oz broccoli
  • 2 oz lemon sliced
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

2

Season the 26 oz boneless salmon with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Set aside.

3

Toss the 12 oz baby potatoes and 10 oz broccoli with 2 tbsp olive oil. Transfer to a lined baking sheet, put it on the middle rack of the oven, and bake for 15 minutes

4

Add the seasoned salmon to the baking sheet together with the vegetables, put 2 oz lemon slices on top of the fish, and continue to bake for another 15 minutes. While waiting, make the sauce.

5

Add 1 tbsp white wine and 3 tbsp unsalted butter to a heated non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Wait until the butter completely melts and turn off the heat.

6

Pour in 2 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tbsp whole milk, and 1/4 tsp salt, and stir continuously until well combined and thickened.

7

Remove the salmon from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Pour the lemon butter sauce over. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498kcal | Fat 27g | Saturated Fat 10g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 11g | Cholesterol 126mg | Sodium 479mg | Potassium 1288mg | Carbohydrate 20g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 3g | Protein 45g | Vitamin A 831IU | Vitamin C 81mg | Calcium 77mg | Iron 2mg