Baked Dijon Salmon Recipe
An easy salmon recipe with so much flavor, this dijon salmon recipe is a family favorite. This baked salmon is juicy, tender and very easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
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
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg