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Three slow roasted salmon filets topped with lemon slices and black pepper on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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4.54 from 30 votes

Slow Roasted Salmon with Lemon Pepper

My easy slow roasted salmon is meltingly tender, seasoned with fresh lemon zest and black pepper. This low-and-slow method is the best way to cook salmon that turns out perfectly every time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from one lemon)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line bottom of rimmed baking pan with parchment paper (optional).
  • If desired, cut salmon fillet into serving size portions (see note). Pat salmon dry with paper towels and place it on parchment paper, skin side down.
    1 ½ pounds fresh salmon fillet, skin on
  • In small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, and salt. Brush mixture over salmon fillets. Sprinkle liberally with freshly ground black pepper.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest , ½ teaspoon salt, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Place in oven; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature of salmon reaches 135° to 140°F. Remove from oven, and serve.

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Notes

  • Pro tip: I usually cut the salmon into serving sized portions before I bake it. It can be difficult to cut the salmon into neat portions after it's cooked because the meat tends to flake and crumble.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers, tightly wrapped, for up to three days. Reheat gently in the microwave (50% power, 1 minute increments). Leftover salmon is good cold, too, served on a salad.
  • Add fresh herbs: If desired, add your choice of herbs to the oil mixture. Finely chopped chives, dill, parsley, or lemon balm are good choices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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