Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender salmon roasted to perfection and topped with crispy capers and fresh lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 tablespoons Capers (rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Fresh Herbs (dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare the salmon on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil, seasoning with lemon pepper.
- Add lemon zest and juice evenly over the salmon.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the capers for about 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily.
- Sprinkle crispy capers over the salmon before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve with a simple arugula salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon pepper, crispy capers, roasted salmon, healthy dinner