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Baked Salmon with Dijon and Herbs

A close-up of a perfectly baked salmon fillet, glistening with herbs and Dijon sauce.
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A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe with a Dijon mustard and herb coating, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  3. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and chopped fresh herbs in a small bowl.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread the Dijon mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Take salmon out of the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking.
  • Season the salmon before applying the Dijon mixture.
  • Pat salmon completely dry before applying the Dijon coating.
  • Adjust honey amount based on your Dijon mustard.

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Keywords: baked salmon, dijon salmon, herb salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon, gluten-free salmon, weeknight dinner

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