Simple Lemon Pepper Salmon is a tasty seafood dish to make in a flash! Fillets are covered with a lemon/olive oil sauce, then skillet-cooked!
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 salmon fillets, boneless and skinless about 5 ounces each-("½-¾" thick)
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Place olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon pepper, & garlic powder in a small bowl. Use a whisk to fully blend and incorporate these ingredients. Set aside.
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Pat salmon dry with paper towels, then brush lemon sauce (use about ½ of the total amount) over the top of each piece until covered. (Remaining half of sauce will be added to the other side while cooking).
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Heat a large skillet on Medium heat until very hot, but not smoking. Place salmon pieces SAUCE SIDE DOWN in the skillet. Brush remaining sauce over the top of each piece, until covered. Let salmon cook undisturbed (don't move it) for 4-5 minutes, or until it's about 70% cooked through.
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Carefully turn each piece of salmon over. Cook the other side 2-3 more minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Salmon should be lightly browned on all sides. Internal temp. of fully cooked salmon should be 145°F.
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Serve the simple lemon pepper salmon with a favorite side dish. Enjoy!