Roasted Lemon Pepper Salmon

Hi everyone!  Today, I want to share with you a simple and nutritious main protein that you can make the star of dinner this week:  roasted salmon!

This salmon is comprised of just a few simple ingredients but definitely packs a punch.  Let me tell you quickly what role each ingredient plays in this powerful main dish.

1.  Salmon

Why roast salmon?  Well, first of all, it's super flavorful and delicious 😋! Secondly, it is packed with nutrition.  For one thing, salmon is chockful of omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep the heart healthy.  It is also rich in protein, which helps you maintain muscle mass.  Salmon has a host of other nutritional benefits that I won't list out here, but I will direct you to this article from which I got this information if you are curious.

2.  Olive Oil

Although, as I have already noted, salmon is rich in fat, olive oil is an essential component of this salmon recipe.  Why?  It adds extra richness and flavor to the salmon and allows the skin to crisp up more.  It also allows the seasoning added to the salmon to stick.

3.  Lemon Pepper

Lemon pepper adds a variety of different flavors to this salmon.  It gives it a savory taste, as well as some acidity and spice.

And while this salmon is tasty all on its own, you can feel free to switch up its flavor profile by using old bay seasoning instead of lemon pepper on it.  You can also top the salmon with whatever sauce you think would complement the flavor the lemon pepper seasoning.  I bet this chili lime crema would add extra punch to the salmon.  Also, this salmon goes really well with scalloped potatoes and/or coleslaw.

I used this recipe to bring you today's recipe.

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Roasted Lemon Pepper Salmon

• 4 3-oz. boneless salmon fillets
• 3 T. olive oil, divided
• Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2.  Divide the olive oil among the salmon fillets and brush each one with it, making sure that it is spread on the top and bottom of each fillet.

3.  Sprinkle the oiled fillets with lemon pepper seasoning.

4.  Place the salmon fillets in a 9x13 glass baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.

5.  Enjoy, storing leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.