Cracked Black Pepper Salmon
Transform your dinner routine with this simple yet flavorful Cracked Black Pepper Salmon recipe, a showstopper that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a bold blend of cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and coarse sea salt, this dish is perfectly seared to create a golden crust that’s bursting with savory flavor. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice and garnished with vibrant parsley, this skillet-cooked masterpiece delivers a zesty, aromatic finish that feels restaurant-worthy. Ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, serve with lemon wedges for a hint of brightness and pair with your favorite sides for a wholesome, gourmet meal. Perfectly easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite among seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets (skin-on, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and set them on a plate or cutting board, skin-side down.
In a small bowl, mix the cracked black pepper, coarse sea salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
Sprinkle the spice mixture generously over the flesh side of the salmon fillets, pressing it gently to adhere.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side up, and sear for 3-4 minutes without moving them to create a golden-brown crust.
Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula and sear the skin-side (or bottom side if skinless) for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is slightly firm to the touch and opaque in the center.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty flavor.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 2351 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 152.3 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.5 mcg | 447% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2862 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
