"This is my super-easy recipe for Lemon Salt Salmon, which is always a hit when I make it for friends. If you’re someone who is intimidated by cooking seafood, this recipe is one to try. It’s low on intimidation and high on flavor."
Lemon Salt Salmon
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 pounds salmon filet
- 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Use a zester to zest two lemons into a small bowl. Add in an equal amount of flaked sea salt, so you have a 50/50 mix of zest and salt. Using your fingers, mix together the two ingredients to continue to release the lemon oil into the salt.
Step 3
Place your salmon filet on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Rub the lemon salt onto the top of the filet and press it around to coat the entire top side of the fish.
Step 4
Add cracked black pepper to the filet and carefully drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto the salmon. Be careful not to over oil the fish and wash away the lemon salt. You just want enough to help create a bit of a crust.
Step 5
Place salmon in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until fish is flaky.