Baked Dijon Salmon: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Meals
A delicious baked salmon recipe with a tangy Dijon mustard glaze that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the Dijon mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Try adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg