Description
This baked salmon recipe features a delicious honey Dijon glaze that perfectly complements the salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 each salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish and spread the sauce generously over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be paired with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of honey and mustard according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg