Baked Dijon Salmon: Easy Recipe for a Healthy Gourmet Dinner
A delicious and healthy gourmet dinner option that is easy to prepare, featuring salmon baked with a tangy Dijon mustard glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the mustard mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- For an extra crunch, top the fish with breadcrumbs before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg