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Ready in 25 minutes, this Dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. Tender salmon is topped with dijon and herbs, making it super delicious!
We love salmon recipes because they’re simple, easy and super quick. Some of our popular baked salmon recipes are honey lemon baked salmon in foil, oven baked salmon with olives and capers and easy baked salmon fillet with lemon. This Dijon salmon recipe is another favorite recipe of ours that’s so flavorful thanks to Dijon mustard and fresh dill.
Be sure to check out our Sheet Pan Salmon with Pomegranate Salsa for another delicious and easy meal idea!
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Why This Recipe Works
- 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: If you’re looking for an easy and healthy salmon recipe that comes together in just a few minutes, then this dish is totally up your alley.
- 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.
- A healthy choice: This salmon recipe is a healthy dinner option that even the picky eaters would enjoy. Salmon is a nutritious protein that you can cook in many different ways such as broiled, baked, pan seared, smoked or grilled. I love making baked salmon recipes because with just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes of my time, I can make a delicious meal that’s nutritious, healthy and delightful.
Ingredients
- Salmon: You can use either a side of salmon or a few salmon fillets. The cooking time will be the same since salmon bakes pretty fast in the oven. I usually go with a side of salmon when I cook for a gathering because it looks so pretty on a dinner table.
- Dijon mustard: Use whole grain or creamy mustard for this recipe. You can also use honey Dijon mustard.
- Lemon juice: Skip the bottled juices and use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Finishing touches: Use salt, fresh dill, garlic and capers to add more flavor.
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
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil and dijon mustard. Then top with lemon juice, salt, dill, garlic and capers.
- Top with a few lemon slices if desired. You can bake it directly or let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking it.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 25 minutes until it’s opaque and flaky. Serve with your favorite side dish.
Cooking Time
This completely depends on the size of the salmon you’re cooking. It usually takes between 18 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
We love having this delicious salmon dinner with different side dishes sides such as Greek Potatoes, Mediterranean oven roasted vegetables, roasted radishes, briam, or even Persian dill rice. If looking for salads as side dishes, you can try Mediterranean salad, Turkish white bean salad and Mediterranean potato salad .
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 8 minutes until the fish is light in color. Flip once and grill for another 4 minutes and check for doneness.
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 4 hours before you’re ready to bake.
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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Mediterranean Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 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 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, dill, garlic and capers.
- Slather the salmon with the dijon mixture using a silicon brush. Top with a few lemon slices if desired.
- Bake dijon salmon in the oven for 18-23 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!