Dijon Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce
This Dijon Salmon is a flavorful and healthy dish, perfectly complemented by a zesty Lemon Dijon Sauce. It's quick to prepare and cook, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking brush optional
- 1 zester or grater optional
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon (6 oz each)
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey Feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish. Brush the Lemon Dijon sauce generously over each fillet.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with additional Lemon Dijon sauce on the side.
Notes
You can serve this dish with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey in the sauce to suit your taste preferences. If you prefer a tangier sauce, reduce the honey.