This baked honey Dijon baked salmon features a mustard sauce with a bold flavor that balances the flavor of fresh salmon.
If you are looking for a recipe with minimal prep time that will be on the table in less than 20 minutes, this is it!
Serve this easy baked salmon Dijon with a tossed salad or your favorite side dish for a dinner that is sure to impress.
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Ingredients for honey Dijon baked salmon
To make this easy baked salmon recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 pounds of salmon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of Honey Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
How to make baked honey Dijon salmon
Preheat the oven
- Start by preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
Season the salmon
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon pieces in the baking dish and set aside.
How to make the honey Dijon mustard sauce for salmon
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil.
- Whisk well until well-combined.
Brush the sauce onto the salmon pieces.
Bake the salmon
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is opaque.
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Baked Honey Dijon Salmon - Ready in Under 30 Minutes
Bake
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of salmon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of honey Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place the salmon pieces in the baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Honey Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, Kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Whisk well until well-combined. Brush the sauce onto the salmon pieces.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is opaque.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 17g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
Baked Honey Dijon Salmon – Ready in Under 30 Minutes