Lemon-Pepper Salmon
Lemon-Pepper Salmon pairs flaky, pan-cooked fish with bright citrusy spice, garlic, and juicy tomatoes for a lively, pepper-forward bite. Butter and olive oil create a rich pan sauce that soaks into tender couscous, while fresh cilantro lifts the finish. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want something vibrant and satisfying without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Pepper Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Place the salmon in the skillet, and season with garlic, lemon pepper, and salt.
- 3
Pour 1/4 cup water around the salmon.
- 4
Add the tomatoes and cilantro to the skillet.
- 5
Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot.
- 7
Remove from heat, and stir in the couscous.
- 8
Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve the cooked salmon over the couscous, and drizzle with the sauce from the skillet.
- Calories 324.13 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 11.32 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 36.2 g 13%
- Total Fat 14.52 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.21 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.48 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 155.76 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 27.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 311.83 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 104.75 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 9.27 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Pepper Salmon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Couscous, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 324.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Pepper Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Couscous, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Pepper Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Salmon healthy?
- Lemon-Pepper Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 324.13 calories and 11.32 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 155.76 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.21 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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