Baked Dijon Salmon
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
This Baked Dijon Salmon recipe is a great option for weeknight dinners. This recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and includes baked salmon with dijon mustard and garlic sauce and lemon slices. This nutritious, hearty meal is sure to please dinner guests. Because it is easy to make, this recipe works well on weeknights and other occasions when you want an elegant meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- •4 fillets salmon ((6 oz each, skin-on or skinless))
- •¼ cup dijon mustard (smooth or whole grain)
- •2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- •½ tsp salt (to taste)
- •¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- •2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 5
Spoon the dijon mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 7
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
395
Calories
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