June 8, 2012

Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

Name: Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings (depending on thickness of slices)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (pressed); 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt (we use sea salt); 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin); 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 Lemon, sliced into 4 rings (for effect)

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This baked salmon was how we celebrated my passing the HUGE and super stressful nursing exam. Life can now resume. My hubby has his wife back and I feel like a better Mama. I can breath again! Back to the celebration dinner.

This oven baked salmon tasted fancy and delicious but was surprisingly easy and quick to make! The inspiration for this came from our favorite shrimp recipe; Garlic and Herb Shrimp (Yumm!!). I’m convinced this is the very best marinade for seafood.

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Ingredients for The Best Baked Salmon:

1 1/2 lb salmon fillet (this was wild sockeye)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (we used grey poupon brand)
1/2 tsp salt (we use sea salt)
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin, use oil with a higher smoke point)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Lemon slices, for effect 🙂

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How to Make Baked Salmon:

1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Line rimmed baking sheet with silpat or foil. If you don’t line the dish, you will later regret it as you scrub the pan fiercely for a day and a half (speaking from experience).

2. In a small bowl, combine: 2 Tbsp parsley, 3 pressed cloves garlic, 1/2 Tbsp Dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Smell the mixture – it’s simply amazing!

Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon Sauce

3. Slice salmon into even portions: I cut 4 generous slices of salmon. Lay them onto prepared baking dish, skin-side-down.

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4. Generously brush the top and sides of salmon with sauce and top with lemon slices.

5. Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don’t over-cook. That’s it! An easy, excellent dish. The best baked salmon! See all the gunk I had to scrub off the baking dish? Lesson learned – next time line that pan!

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Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

4.94 from 253 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

The BEST baked salmon recipe! Flavorful, flaky and juicy. With over a 100 five-star reviews, this baked salmon is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $10-$12

Calories: 314 kcal

Servings: 4 to 6 servings (depending on thickness of slices)

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
3 garlic cloves pressed
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt we use sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp light olive oil not extra virgin
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 Lemon, sliced into 4 rings for effect

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line rimmed baking sheet with silpat or foil.

In a small bowl, combine: 2 Tbsp parsley, 2-3 pressed cloves garlic, 1/2 Tbsp Dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
Slice salmon into 4 portions and arrange them on a lined baking dish, keeping salmon skin-side-down.
Generously brush top and sides of salmon with sauce and top with lemon slices.
Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don't over-cook.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 93mg 31%

Sodium 388mg 16%

Potassium 871mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 4.6%

Vitamin C 16.1%

Calcium 3.1%

Iron 8.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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