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Baked Dijon Salmon

Baked Dijon Salmon: Quick, Flavorful Dinner in Under 20 Minutes

Baked Dijon Salmon is a quick, wholesome dish that combines salmon with Dijon mustard for a flavor-packed meal in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Dijon Mixture
  • 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard smooth or whole grain
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • small bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels, then season both sides liberally with salt and pepper. Position them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
  3. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
  4. Spoon the Dijon mixture generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley upon removal from the oven, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Top with a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs before baking for added crunch.

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