Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and delicious Dijon Salmon recipe. With a tangy mustard glaze and perfectly baked fillets, it’s a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the glaze generously over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a golden crust.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added sweetness, substitute Dijon mustard with honey mustard.
- Enhance flavor by incorporating fresh herbs like dill or thyme.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg