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Dijon Salmon

Tender and flaky salmon bakes in just 15 minutes with this simple method! We added the bold flavor of lemon and dijon to really make this dish shine.
Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword seafood
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 512kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon filets
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ lemon sliced into 4 rings

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add the dijon, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Spread the dijon sauce generously over the salmon filets. Top each filet with a slice of lemon.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

We prefer wild caught salmon to farm raised.
Salmon is done when it's reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees. You may remove from the oven at 140 degrees and allow it to rest on the hot pan to come to temperature for the most moist salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbs: 2g