Description
This Lemon Pepper Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon seasoned with zesty lemon pepper, dill, and a touch of oil. It’s a simple yet elegant dish ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 4-ounce salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless (thawed if frozen)
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil or another neutral cooking oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried dill or dill pickle seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or the oven to 425°F (220°C). If using an oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cool running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Arrange the fillets on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Drizzle the oil evenly over each salmon fillet. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, coat the surface thoroughly. Sprinkle the lemon pepper and dried dill evenly across the fillets, ensuring each is well-seasoned.
- Air Fryer Method: Cook for 9–10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130–135°F (54–57°C) and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Oven Method: Bake for 12–14 minutes, checking for doneness toward the end of cooking time. The salmon should appear opaque and moist, with slightly crisp edges.
- Transfer the fillets to a serving platter. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or additional herbs, if desired. Serve immediately alongside your choice of sides.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg