How to Make Chef John's Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a healthy and flavorful seafood dish, look no further than Chef John's Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon. This recipe takes the classic combination of lemon and pepper and elevates it to a whole new level, creating a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Salmon is a versatile and nutritious fish that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. When paired with zesty lemon and spicy pepper, it creates a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, boned, skin on
  • sea salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Whisk together lemon juice and black pepper in small bowl. Add mayonnaise, miso paste, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper to lemon-pepper mixture; whisk together.
  • Spread the lemon-pepper mixture over salmon fillets. Reserve about a tablespoon for later use.
  • Cover salmon with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spread remaining lemon-pepper mixture on fillets without letting it pool around base. Sprinkle with a pinch more black pepper and a generous amount of sea salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    488 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 784mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 740mg