This quick and easy sheet pan lemon pepper salmon is perfect for the busiest days when you only have 10 minutes! Just 4 simple ingredients give you a family favorite FAST.<\/p>\n
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Busy days are still full, but you have a bit of breathing room. They\u2019re perfect for dinners that take 30 minutes or less, like 30 Minute Cashew Chicken<\/a> or Instant Pot Chicken Tinga<\/a> or even Instant Pot BBQ Chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n BUSY days are so full you know you can\u2019t possibly throw anything together at the last minute, so you rely on staple recipes like Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Pot Roast<\/a> or Carnitas<\/a> or Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs<\/a> \u2013 things you can get ready earlier in the day in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n Super quick prep is why I love my sheet pan lemon pepper salmon recipe. It\u2019s a spin-off of my original 10-Minute Blackened Salmon<\/a>, except it has a delicious lemon pepper flavor that\u2019s just so fresh and vibrant!<\/p>\n It\u2019s perfect for those BUSY busy days!<\/p>\n Aside from being DELICIOUS, this sheet pan lemon pepper salmon recipe is also:<\/p>\n The ingredients for lemon salmon are pretty basic.<\/p>\n You can certainly substitute lemon pepper seasoning from the store if you have it, but I like that I can make this recipe with what I already have at home.<\/p>\n Note: If your local stores don\u2019t carry high-quality salmon, I recommend Butcher Box! You can read my honest review of their products here<\/a> and my post on how to make Butcher Box worth the cost<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n Are you ready to make the easiest recipe for lemon pepper salmon? Follow these quick instructions.<\/p>\n Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F.<\/strong> Line a small baking sheet<\/a> with aluminum foil or parchment paper<\/a>. You could also rub a small amount of extra virgin olive oil<\/a> on the pan if you don\u2019t have foil. (I like to use baking sheets that have rims for this recipe to catch any extra juices.)<\/p>\n Step 2: Place the salmon fillet pieces on the prepared baking sheet, <\/strong>salmon skin-side down. Pour about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice onto each filet, rubbing the juice gently into the meat of the fish. Season with salt<\/a> and pepper as desired. You can also top each fillet with a slice of lemon if you have it, but it\u2019s not necessary.<\/p>\n Step 3: Bake the lemon salmon for 9 minutes. <\/strong>Salmon is done when the thickest part can flake easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the oven and pour another \u00bd to 1 teaspoon of lemon juice on top of each filet. Serve warm and enjoy!<\/p>\n Make it Extra Lemony \u2013 <\/strong>Amp up the lemon flavor by using lemon essential oil, lemon extract, or lemon zest. Add just a drop or two of the oil or extract to each filet. Remember, you can always add more after cooking for more lemon flavor!<\/p>\n Try Orange or Lime Pepper Salmon \u2013<\/strong> The same salmon and lemon pepper method will work with oranges (with orange juice) and limes (with lime juice). I haven\u2019t personally tried orange, but lime was delicious, and I have no doubt orange would be really good too!<\/p>\n Use Different Seasonings \u2013 <\/strong>Try different herbs along with the lemon and pepper flavors. Dill and lemon salmon might be yummy, as would garlic and lemon salmon. If you have your favorite fresh herbs, add them to the simple salmon recipe!<\/p>\n Make Extras for Leftovers \u2013 <\/strong>Generally speaking, leftover fish isn\u2019t that great. HOWEVER, I like to make a couple of extra lemon pepper salmon filets specifically for salmon fish tacos. I serve them with Cilantro Lime Cole<\/a>slaw<\/a>, a bit of Lime Crema<\/a>, maybe some Coconut Lime Rice<\/a>, and all the citrusy flavors just taste so good together! Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container<\/a> in the fridge.<\/p>\n Sheet pan lemon pepper salmon is GREAT with any vegetables that have the same cooking time as the salmon. Follow this method for roasting veggies<\/a> and pop them in the oven at the same time.<\/p>\n If you want to keep your salmon separate, try one of these quick sides:<\/p>\n Leftover lemon pepper salmon is delicious added to a Greek Quinoa Salad<\/a>!<\/p>\n As part of my meal prep, I like to make 1 or 2 proteins and 1 or 2 sides so that I can mix and match and have quick meals available to me to grab all week long.<\/p>\n And while fish doesn\u2019t necessarily hold up well to eat on its own<\/em>, it\u2019s perfectly fine as a meal-prepped protein that you\u2019re going to eat with other things.<\/p>\n So, for me, I might make a sheet pan of lemon pepper salmon as part of my meal prep, along with some roasted veggies and a batch of Coconut Rice<\/a> or Lemon Rice<\/a>.<\/p>\n Then during the week, I would use it for lunches:<\/p>\n By getting the salmon and rice ready ahead of time (which would take me 5 minutes of hands-on prep work), I have a few foundational items ready to go for quick and easy meals.<\/p>\n Psst! You can meal prep like this, too! Check out my Meal Prep Cheat Sheets<\/a> for more ideas on quick staples to meal prep so you can eat well all week long!<\/em><\/p>\nSHEET PAN LEMON PEPPER SALMON<\/h2>\n
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INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON SALMON<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE RECIPE FOR LEMON PEPPER SALMON<\/h2>\n
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SALMON AND LEMON PEPPER TIPS<\/h2>\n
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHEET PAN LEMON PEPPER SALMON<\/h2>\n
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USING LEMON PEPPER SALMON FOR MEAL PREP<\/h2>\n
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LEMON PEPPER ON SALMON FAQS<\/h2>\n
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