Name: Skillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 (5-6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets, preferably wild Alaskan; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; Pinch of flaky sea salt

Skillet Lemon-Pepper Salmon

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Simple ingredients like lemon, cracked black pepper and paprika completely awaken this fall-apart-tender salmon with a crispy exterior. Use this salmon to add protein to a grain bowl or salad, or enjoy alongside roasted veggies.

Wendy Lopez

Published on August 10, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

4 (5-6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets, preferably wild Alaskan
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of flaky sea salt

Directions

Pat salmon dry and place, skin-side down, in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with pepper, paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon, skin-side down; cook until the skin releases from the pan easily and the edges are opaque, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and flip the salmon. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the salmon registers 145°F, 3 to 5 minutes .
Sprinkle the salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley and flaky salt.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239	Calories
13g	Fat
2g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. salmon
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 78mg	26%
Vitamin A 360IU	7%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Vitamin K 32mcg	27%
Sodium 427mg	19%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 44mg	10%
Potassium 733mg	16%
Zinc 1mg	9%
Vitamin B12 5mcg	208%
Omega 3 3g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.