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My easy baked dijon salmon is ready in 30 minutes and that includes prep time! This simple salmon dinner recipe is a family favorite and I bet you will love it too. Serve with a side of Greek potatoes or Mediterranean salad for a complete and delicious meal.
When we’re short on time, I almost always go for one of my salmon recipes. Most of them are ready in 30 minutes or less and only need a few simple ingredients. You can make salmon so many different ways, salmon rice bowl, pan seared salmon, grilled, or broiled with warm spices are a few of our go-tos. And when pomegranates are in season, my sheet pan salmon with pomegranate salsa is a must!
Today I want to show you one of our absolute favorite ways to cook salmon using dijon mustard. It’s simple but so delicious!
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An Easy Salmon Dinner Recipe
If I haven’t convince you yet to try this recipe, let me give you a few more reasons on why you should give this dijon salmon recipe a try!
- Perfect for dinner or gatherings: This 30-minute baked salmon recipe is one of our favorite seafood dishes because it’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner and tasty for gatherings and parties.
- Easy to make: As in mix the sauce, spread it on the salmon and bake! So easy, and perfect for a novice cook.
- Best flavor ever: The combination of dill and dijon mustard is perfect on salmon. After baking, it forms a nice crust on the salmon which keeps it moist and flavorful.
Choosing The Right Salmon
It’s best to get wild-caught salmon when you shop for salmon. My favorite types of salmon for baking are coho, king, and sockeye because of their color and flaky texture.
You can ask the person at the seafood counter at your local supermarket to help you with shopping for salmon to make sure the salmon you’re getting is high quality and fresh. Please check out this chart for salmon recommendations from the Seafood Watch Program to learn more about each type of salmon.
How To Make Dijon Salmon
First of all, gather your ingredients. If the salmon is frozen, make sure you thaw it in the fridge beforehand. For this recipe, you can use salmon fillets or a side of salmon.
Using fresh ingredients is key when making a Mediterranean recipe. Fresh dill and freshly squeezed lemon juice add lots of flavor to the salmon.
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can also coat the baking sheet with cooking spray.
Brush the salmon with olive oil and dijon mustard, then top with dill, lemon juice, garlic and capers. Alternatively, you can mix everything in a bowl and brush the mixture on the salmon.
Top the salmon with lemon slices, and bake it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until it’s opaque and flakes easily.
How Long Should I Bake The Salmon For?
This completely depends on the size of the salmon you’re cooking. It usually takes between 20 to 25 minutes to bake a side of salmon. Make sure not to over bake the salmon because it will become dry.
I try to under bake my salmon by a minute or two since it will keep baking on baking sheet when it comes out of the oven as the baking sheet will stay hot for a few minutes. When salmon is baked properly, the internal temperature will register at 145°F. Its color will be opaque and it will flake easily with a fork.
Serving Suggestions
To make this delicious salmon dinner into a complete meal, serve it with different side dishes sides such as Greek Potatoes, Mediterranean oven roasted vegetables, roasted radishes, briam, or even Persian dill rice.
If you’re looking for salads as side dishes, you can try Mediterranean salad, Turkish white bean salad and Mediterranean potato salad .
Repurpose The Leftovers!
Salmon is best to be served and eaten right after it’s cooked. However, if you have leftovers, store them in airtight glass container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You can add the leftovers to a green salad or turn them into tasty salmon croquettes or salmon patties with a Mediterranean twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily grill marinated salmon. Heat the grill to about 450°F and prepare the salmon, it’s best to use skin-on salmon for grilling. Be sure to brush some oil on both sides of the salmon.
Place the salmon, skin side down, on the grill and grill for about 10-15 minutes until the fish is light in color.
To avoid salmon sticking to the grates, you can place it on a bed of sliced citrus, like I did in my grilled salmon recipe. You can also use grill mats to make grilled salmon if you want to make sure it won’t stick to the grill. They’re very easy to use and also easy to clean.
You can marinate the salmon with the Dijon and olive oil mixture 30 minutes to 1 hour before you’re ready to bake. I don’t recommend marinating for longer since salmon is very tender and might break down.
Yes, you can use frozen salmon fillets to make this recipe. Make sure they are fully thawed before you start making the fish.
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Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb salmon
- 1/3 cup dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon , sliced
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Brush it with olive oil and dijon mustard.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, dill, garlic and capers to the salmon. Top it with a few lemon slices if desired.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. The salmon is ready once it's light in color and flakes easily with a fork.
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Notes
- Make sure not to over bake the salmon otherwise it’ll become very dry. Salmon is completely cooked when it’s opaque and an instant thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers at 145ºF.
- You can serve this dish with salads such as Mediterranean salad or with starchier sides like Mediterranean potato salad or Persian dill rice.
- It’s best to consume the salmon the day you cook it. However, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You can use the leftover salmon in salads.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
We enjoyed this new way to make fresh salmon. The Dijon mustard, dill, capers and lemons played well together, rendering pleasant flavor to the fish. Baked to perfection without being dry.
Thank you for your comment! I’m happy to know you enjoyed the recipe!
Salmon is my favorite to make for dinner! So happy to have a new way to make it.
This was incredible! Flavourful and super juicy.
This is a great way to make Salmon! The piece of salmon I used varied a lot in thickness, but the Dijon sauce kept the salmon moist. I roasted green beans with a little shallot right next to the salmon for an easy side that paired well.
This is so delicious and it’s so easy to make for dinner!