Lemon Pepper Glazed Salmon

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This is Lemon Pepper Glazed Salmon is an easy healthy grilled salmon recipe. Super easy, fast and delicious. The glaze works well on any protein or vegetable.

Lemon Pepper Salmon Cooking Tips:

The skin will protect the fish from overcooking and sticking. Click this link to get more information on the different methods for grilling. You can bake this in the oven at the same temperature and time. The glaze will thicken as it cools, just add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or water to loosen it up.

Can you make ahead?

Fridge: After salmon has cooled, place in a freezer storage bag. Keep in fridge for 7 days max.

Reheating: Pop in a 350-degree oven for 5-8 minutes.

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Substitution Options:

This lemon pepper glazed recipe works well on all types of fish, shrimp, lobster, chicken and vegetables.

what to serve with Lemon pepper Glazed Salmon with?

• Meyer Lemon Sweet Tea
• Buttered Mash Sweet Potatoes
• Coconut Rice

Meal Ideas:

• Wakanda Cake with Strawberry Mint Salad
• Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
• Tequila Lime Salmon with Mango Salsa
• Blackened Salmon Pasta

The recipe is super easy, fast and delicious. Plus, the glaze works well on any protein or vegetable. If you love salmon (or just healthy grilled recipes in general), then you need to try this Lemon Pepper Glazed Salmon recipe! Make it tonight and leave me a 5-star rating below.

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Recipe:

Lemon Pepper Glazed Salmon

Kenneth Temple

Tips for success: The skin will protect the fish from over cooking and sticking. Click this link to get more information on the different methods for grilling. You can bake this in the oven at the same temperature and time. The glaze will thicken as it cools, just add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or water to loosen it up.

5 from 16 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Soul Food, Southern

Servings 8 persons

Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Lemon Pepper Glaze:

• zest and juice of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Salmon:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 4 6-8 oz. salmon filets skin on
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

 

Lemon Pepper Glaze:

• Preheat the grill to 400F. Turn on the heat to medium, in a small skillet add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, water, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Salmon:

• Rub skin of salmon evenly with avocado oil. Evenly season salmon with kosher salt. Place on the grill, cover and cook for 5 minutes for medium. After 2 minutes, baste salmon with lemon pepper glaze. Then one more time before removing from the grill. Serve hot, with a salad or grilled vegetables on the side.

Notes

You can make this recipe in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg

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