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Baked salmon with herb topping, fresh lemon wedges, and parsley on a white plate.

Dijon Baked Salmon

Carolyn Farnsworth Profile PictureCarolyn Farnsworth
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon preferably king, sockeye, or coho

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
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  • Lay the salmon skin side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the top of the salmon, coating it generously.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon.
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  • Once done, remove the salmon from the oven, let it rest for 3 minutes, then cut into individual portions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 166mgFiber: 1g
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