Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

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Source: Natasha's Kitchen

This juicy, flaky, Baked Salmon recipe is full of flavor with a zesty citrus and tangy dijon mustard marinade. An easy, 20-minute meal for perfectly cooked salmon every time!

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet (cut into 4 filets)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced, pressed, or grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced into 4 rings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with silicone liner, parchment, or foil. Arrange salmon fillets skin-side-down.

  2. In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients: parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

  3. Generously spread marinade over the salmon tops and sides, then top each piece with a lemon slice.

  4. Bake uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until just cooked through and flaky, reaching 145°F internal temperature at the thickest portion. Do not overcook.

Nutrition

Per serving: 314 calories, 34g protein, 18g fat, 3g carbohydrates