Description

Lemon pepper salmon is a healthy weeknight meal that can be ready for the dinner table in no time. It may be quick and easy to use your favorite store-bought seasoning blend, but once you learn how to make homemade lemon pepper seasoning you will never go back. After you've prepared the seasoning, the dish only takes about 20 minutes to whip up.

Directions

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 F. Cover a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Zest the lemons and spread out the zest on the prepared baking sheet. Dry out the zest in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure the zest is dried but not burned.
3. Cool completely on a wire rack before mixing with the other ingredients.
4. In a small container with a lid, combine the dried lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, coarse salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
5. When ready to prepare the lemon pepper salmon, preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil. Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the prepared lemon pepper seasoning, or as needed to cover the surface of the salmon. Store the remaining homemade lemon pepper seasoning in an airtight container for later use.
7. Fan the fresh lemon slices over the salmon and place the fresh thyme sprigs on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. The salmon should easily flake with a fork.
8. Serve immediately with additional fresh herbs and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.