This Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon delicacy is the softest and juiciest baked salmon I've ever had. It bursts with flavor and is absolutely scrumptious. You will have seconds for sure! We usually serve this salmon with mashed potatoes and gravy, as kids like it.
If you want to get a bit fancy, serve it with herbed rice, pasta, roast potatoes or salad. We tried it with our new potatoes grown in our garden and it tasted marvelous!
My kids are already really picky with fish, but when I make this lemon pepper baked salmon there is not a bit left out of it!
Surprise your family or guests with this amazing, flavorful salmon; it will be love at first bite. It's truly the most crave-able baked salmon ever! 😉
Table of Contents
Salmon - I like to use Wild Cut Salmon with skin on.
Mayonnaise - I used homemade mayonnaise. Store-bought will work as well.
Ketchup - My preference is to use good quality ketchup as it boosts the flavor in this recipe.
Garlic - Homegrown or organic for best results.
Lemon Pepper - Give so much flavor to the fish.
Sea Salt - Kosher salt works great as well
How to Make Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
First things first, rinse salmon well (optional, I prefer to rinse all the residue off), let water drain off and then pat dry using a paper towel.
Mix all ingredients together (yes, right on top of the fish) and spread the mixture over entire salmon (you may mix it in a bowl and transfer it, if you wish, but this way ensures all of the ingredients make it on the fish. And saves you the extra dish to wash).
Finally, slice onion and lemon and lay the slices out throughout the salmon.
⏲️ Baking time
Bake salmon for 45 min at 375 F.
Remove from the oven. Let the salmon cool for 10 minutes before transferring onto a platter or serve on the baking pan.
Enjoy!
Leftover baked salmon can be refrigerated for a couple of days.
Leftover salmon can be added to salads, make tacos, served over homemade dark rye bread, etc...
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Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) - salmon
- 1 medium - onion
- 1 large - organic garlic clove
- 1 medium - organic lemon
- ⅓ cup (113 g) - homemade mayonnaise (made of home egg and olive oil)
- 2 tbsp. - organic ketchup
- 1 tsp - lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ tsp – salt (or to taste)
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon on the pan. Next, add mayonnaise, ketchup, salt, pressed garlic, and lemon pepper.
- Mix all ingredients together (yes, right on top of the fish, and spread the mixture over the entire salmon (you may mix it in a bowl and transfer it if you wish, but this way ensures all of the ingredients make it on the fish. And saves you the extra dish to wash).
- Finally, slice onion and lemon and lay the slices throughout the salmon.
Baking Time
- Bake salmon for 45 min at 375 Remove from the oven.
- Let the salmon cool for 10 minutes before transferring onto a platter.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover baked salmon can be refrigerated for a couple of days.
- Leftover salmon can be added to salads, make tacos, served over homemade dark rye bread, etc...
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This recipe was originally posted on August 13, 2014. Enjoy!
Starla B says
This is still a huge favorite in my household and a favorite salmon recipe for me in general. So good with SO much flavor! Love your recipes!
Valya's Taste of Home says
It is one of my favorites as well. I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for an amazing review!
Olga says
I never leave reviews but going to try to get better about it! Everything I’ve made from your website has been delicious! I made this salmon a few days ago and loved it! The most flavorful salmon I’ve ever made. Thank you for this recipe, it’s a keeper👍🏼
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
Thank you for coming back and leaving a review! They are not only helpful for my readers/followers, but for me, and especially for Google! I'm so glad to hear you love the recipe. My family and I really love this recipe as well. Thanks again for an amazing review! 🙂
Irina says
Back here again for this yummy recipe! Valya thank you for sharing!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Thank you Irina! It's requested at my house very often. I like to add a layer of shredded carrots on top of spices before onion and lemon rings. Another idea for you to try. 🙂
Natasha says
Made this delicious fish today for after church lunch. Absolutely loved it and so did my kids and asked for second. Thank you for posting. I love having have your step by step recipes just a click of a button away :)!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Thanks Natasha! I'm so happy to hear that! My kids do not like fish in general, but when I make this salmon there are not even a crumb left. 🙂
nadia says
Mmmmm love this Salmon! I make it very similar without ketchup. Sounds so good with ketchup…i shall try 😉
valya'stasteofhome.com says
I think ketchup gives it a little sour taste, which we all love it. 🙂
alana says
I need to go to Costco ASAP to buy that delicious salmon!! Yum thanks Valya
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Your welcome Alana!Let me know how your salmon turns out. 🙂
Nina says
I love this salmon! Thank you for the post. I cannot wait to make this salmon for dinner.
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Your welcome Nina! Let me know how it turned out. 🙂