Dijon Salmon
Dijon salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a zesty Dijon mustard glaze. This easy-to-make recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a flavor-packed meal that impresses at any gathering. Whether you grill, bake, or pan-sear, Dijon salmon is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the Dijon mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a golden crust.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg