Easy Baked Lemon Dijon Salmon
A quick and delicious recipe for Easy Baked Lemon Dijon Salmon, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Foil or silpat mat
- small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 fillets Wild Salmon Fresh or thawed frozen
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed preferred
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Substitute with ½ teaspoon dried
- Salt to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can use other oils
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Stone-ground or honey mustard optional
Optional Toppings
- 4 slices Lemon For caramelizing on salmon
- Additional Herbs Like dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
How to Make Easy Baked Lemon Dijon Salmon
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or a silpat mat for easy cleanup.
- Place the wild salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and fresh thyme until well combined.
- Spoon half of the mustard mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they’re coated evenly. Place lemon slices on top.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the fish starts to cook through.
- Carefully add the remaining sauce on top of the fillets and return to the oven, baking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Remove the salmon from the oven, serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg
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