Baked Dijon Salmon: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe for Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy a delicious and easy Baked Dijon Salmon recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This dish combines the rich flavors of salmon with a zesty Dijon glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
- Spread the Dijon glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg