Description
Dijon Salmon is a quick, delicious dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a tangy Dijon glaze, making it perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and generously coat each with the Dijon mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute whole grain mustard for added texture.
- Fresh herbs like dill can enhance flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg