Creamy Lemon Pepper Salmon
Personally, I am not a huge fan of Lemon Pepper seasoning (not even on wings) but I definitely am here for how the zest of lemon adds so much brightness to these salmon fillets. There are so many other benefits to lemon and we typically just think of squeezing the juice during cooking. This is a great way to use both the zest, filled with essentials oil beneficial for skin and hair, in addition to the juice that cuts some of the fatty texture of the salmon.

Side Dishes that Pair well with Lemon Pepper Salmon:

  • Garlic Whipped Potatoes (Rich source of Fiber and Potassium)
  • Brown Rice (Excellent source of Whole Grains and B Vitamins)
  • Angel Hair Noodles (Tossed with Fresh Parsley and some Olive Oil)
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 Boneless, skinless Salmon Filets
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 Lemon (Zest and Juiced)
  • 2 cup Assorted Chopped Veggies (Bell pepper, onions & button mushrooms)
  • 2 cup Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. of canola oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, chili powder (optional) and the zest of the lemon. Set aside the salmon fillets until ready to cook.
  3. Slice your desired assortment of veggies, I used bell peppers, onions and mushrooms, but feel free to use what is available to you. Add the minced garlic last so it will not develop a bitter taste during the cooking process.
  4. Add your salmon fillets skin side down to your preheated skillet pan. Cook approx. 3-4 minutes per side. Remove fillets from the pan and add your chopped veggies.
  5. Sauté the veggies until tender, add fresh spinach and heavy cream. Place the salmon fillets with skin side up back into the sauce and let simmer for about 2-3 minutes on low-medium heat.
  6. Flip the salmon fillets over when ready to serve. Pour the juice of the lemon and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.3g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 104mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 36g
Vitamin D 16mcg 78%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 849mg 18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.