Dijon Baked Salmon: A Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Dijon Baked Salmon perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking dish.
- Spread the Dijon mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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