Description
This Dijon Baked Salmon recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare salmon that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. The combination of Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and garlic creates a delicious crust on the salmon, while keeping it moist and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 ½ pounds salmon (King, Sockeye or Coho salmon)
Herbed Mustard Mix:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Mix: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together the mustard, parsley, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat: Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray and generously coat the top of the salmon with the herbed mustard mix.
- Bake: Bake the salmon for 18 to 20 minutes (depending on size and thickness), then slice it into individual portions and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Dijon Baked Salmon, Baked Salmon Recipe, Salmon with Dijon Mustard, Easy Salmon Recipe
