Baked Dijon Salmon: Savory Flavor in 15 Minutes Flat

Baked Dijon Salmon is a delicious and healthy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a tangy Dijon mustard glaze, ready in 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon King, Sockeye, or Coho

For the Glaze

3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or Parsley any fresh herb can substitute for dill
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil can substitute avocado or canola oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Capers optional, can substitute with olives or omit

Equipment

baking sheet
Parchment paper
Medium Bowl
Whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet skin side down, ensuring they're evenly spaced.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, chopped dill or parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and capers until smooth.
Generously coat the salmon fillets with the prepared glaze.
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serve immediately with a side of vegetables or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Baked Dijon Salmon is a quick and healthy dinner option that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Consider marinating the salmon ahead of time for deeper flavor.

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