Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Baked Salmon is juicy and flaky with a flavorful garlic, dijon, lemon glaze. We used the same marinade on our succulent Broiled Lobster Tails. Find out why this is one of the most popular baked salmon recipes around!
When it comes to parties and entertaining, this 20-minute roasted salmon is one of our go-to seafood recipes along with Shrimp Scampi, the best Fish Tacos, and Creamy Shrimp Pasta. P.S. We included air fryer instructions which cuts the bake time in half.
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Baked Salmon Recipe:
I hope you fall in love with this tasty Baked Salmon! We absolutely love salmon recipes and this is consistently our favorite for years. According to my readers, it has saved marriages, impressed in-laws, and had many picky eaters smiling.
The Best Salmon Marinade:
You don’t need any fancy ingredients to make the best baked salmon. This is a healthy salmon marinade, but is definitely not lacking in flavor. The best part is – there is no marinating required! All you need is:
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh lemon juice (not from concentrate)
- Parsley
- Plenty of pressed garlic
- Pantry Basics: olive oil, salt and pepper
I am convinced this is the best marinade for seafood. It works on shrimp, lobster, fancy salmon skewers and all kinds of fish (we also snuck it onto these chicken legs and didn’t regret it for a second)! It’s fresh, vibrant and easy; simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, spread it over the salmon filets and bake.
How Long to Bake Salmon:
This proven roasting method always produces excellent results. Baking the salmon at a high temperature quickly roasts the exterior and seals in the natural juiciness of the salmon, making it flaky, tender and moist.
- Roast at 450˚F for 12 -15 minutes
- Salmon internal temperature should reach 145˚F (remove it from the oven at 140˚F since the temperature will continue to rise as it rests).
The Best Types of Salmon:
Wild caught salmon (not farmed) is best. Any of these types of salmon will work: Atlantic Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, or King Salmon.
Since salmon filets can vary in size, Keep an eye on the salmon towards the end since a thinner fillet will roast faster and a thicker filet such as a fattier farmed salmon, or a thick wild King salmon fillet may take longer to roast.
How to Make Air Fryer Salmon:
Place salmon on the wire basket, skin-side-down, and keeping it spaced just so the pieces are not touching. Air Fry at 450˚F for 5-7 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon. As usual, there is no need to preheat the air fryer. I
love how the top becomes slightly caramelized in an airfryer – it is my new favorite way to make “bake” salmon. Read more about our air fryer here.
Mmm… flaky, juicy and incredibly flavorful salmon. This is truly an absolutely delicious salmon recipe and the #1 salmon recipe on our blog!
More Top Rated Salmon Recipes:
Where are my salmon fans? Be sure to save all of these for later. Each of these salmon recipes is unique and truly excellent.
- Teriyaki Salmon – with a homemade glaze
- Salmon Patties – don’t skip the homemade tartar sauce
- Pan-Seared Salmon – in lemon brown butter sauce
- Salmon and Asparagus – easy one-pan dinner
- Salmon Avocado Salad – with excellent lemon dill dressing
Watch How to Bake Salmon:
With hundreds of five-star reviews, this baked salmon recipe is sure to become a staple in your home. It’s not only a reader favorite but a family favorite – my children enjoy healthy portions of this flavorful salmon which means they are getting their Omega 3’s, protein and so many other health benefits.
Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Baked salmon with garlic and dijon is juicy, flaky and flavorful. An easy, excellent 20-minute salmon recipe. Learn how to bake perfect salmon every time!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb salmon filet
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp light olive oil not extra virgin
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt we use sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Lemon sliced into 4 rings
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450˚F and line a rimmed baking sheet with silpat or foil. Slice salmon into 4 portions and arrange them on a lined baking sheet, skin-side-down.
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In a small bowl, combine: 2 Tbsp parsley, 2-3 pressed cloves garlic, 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 Tbsp Dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper.
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Generously spread the marinade over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.
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Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don't over-cook.
Recipe Notes
Air Fryer Salmon: place salmon pieces on the wire basket, spread marinade over the top and air fry at 450˚F for 6-7 minutes or just until cooked through.
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This baked salmon was first published in 2012. We updated the photos and added air fryer salmon instructions. The recipe is the same; timeless and excellent! Here is what it looked like previously.
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Juiciest and tastiest salmon I have ever made! Winner in my house. Thanks for sharing
You are much welcome! I hope you love every recipe that you try.
Hey Natasha,
I have so many of your recipes on my phone like Perfect Burger, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fish Tacos with amazing sauce, and Baked Salmon work Dijon and Garlic.
Now I need a simple dessert recipe.
Thanks
So great to hear that, Richard. Thanks for trusting my recipes. You can check out my Dessert Recipes.
Family loved it!
Lovely recipe! I just have to add one thing because I’m a fish bio haha. Chinook and King salmon are the same, the species you are missing in your list is Chum. Thanks for the wild salmon plug! Wild caught Alaskan salmon is not only so much more delicious and healthier than farmed, but the fishery is carefully managed for sustainability. Support our local fishermen and buy wild-caught!
Thanks, Mariel, for your comments and for that useful information. We appreciate it!
I live in Nova Scotia and we love wild Alaskan salmon. Making it tonight using this recipe 🙂
What? No dill?
your salmon garlic and dijon mustard recipe was so good I felt like I was dining at a 5 star restauant.It was delicious I just had to share my experience.
That’s just awesome, Armentha! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
This is our favorite salmon recipe, we have it at least once a week. It’s hard trying new salmon recipes because this one is killer. I’ve shared this link with co-workers, family and in-laws. Everyone that tries it loves it. Thanks so much.
You’re welcome, Nancy! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
This is delicious. Seriously simple to make and it was SO GOOD. Even my kids inhaled it. I forgot about it in the oven (lol) so it was a little dry.. but that’s my bad! Nothing a little extra lemon couldn’t cure.
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
This was amazing! So easy and super flavorful.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Kristina!
Absolutely delicious! Made me a salmon lover. Today I used fresh dill instead of parsley. Wonderful, easy recipe. Good hit and cold.
That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Can I marinade the day before?
Hi Lisa, since there is lemon juice in the marinade, I would not suggest marinating it in advance but you can stir together the marinade ahead and keep it in a separate dish refrigerated.
I sometimes get the salmon ready for the oven a half hour or so before roasting, and let it “marinate” while the oven is heating. I do think that improves the flavor.
I love salmon, and this is the best recipe that I’ve tried, quick, easy and most of all delicious
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Beautiful and simple recipe. Salmon was tasty and juicy, I was a little afraid of overcook it at 450f but it came out delicious . Many thanks
You’re welcome Mill! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
The best salmon I’ve ever had and was so easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
You’re welcome, Dani! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this!
This was great and super easy with the air fryer. The texture of the salmon was perfect. I didn’t have fresh parsley, so I used dried.
Isn’t it so delicious! This is one of our most popular recipes, for good reason!
Delicious. Lovely bite from Dijon. I swapped the parsley out for dill because I love dill with salmon,-and rice bran oil because I only have EVOO olive oil lol. Beautiful easy recipe. 240’C for 6 mins was enough for my pieces. Thanks!
Sounds great, Kris. Thanks for sharing that with us!
Really good! I swapped out cilantro for parsley because my boyfriend accidentally bought cilantro, and it turned out really tasty. I’ll make it again soon.
I’m so happy you bother enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for that feedback!
Just made this for friends, and we all agreed it was the most perfect salmon ever. So easy, so good. Thank you!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
This is the first salmon recipe that I have had any luck with and I have to say…”This was good!” Thanks for featuring this recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
OMG! This baked salmon recipe looks really amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us. Even i have a special honey butter baked salmon recipe as well.
You’re welcome, Mickel! I hope you try and love it soon! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha, i was wondering could I grill it instead of baking it and could i use cod as a substitute. Thank you so much love your recipes so much
Hi Ayesha, Thank you for this wonderful review. I answered in the post below.
Hi natasha I was wondering could you grill the fish and could I substitute salmon with cod fish love your recipes your the best
Hi Ayesha, I haven’t tested that but one of my readers wrote in with the following “I absolutely love salmon, and it’s so good for you, especially the Sockeye salmon! I can’t wait to try your recipe. I often make salmon on the grill, in heavy-duty foil with lots of fresh veggies on top of it, drizzled with EV Olive Oil. It’s also delicious” I hope that helps. Also, one of our readers did report using cod and enjoying that.
Just made this recipe and it will definitely be a go to! So easy and delicious. Thanks.
That’s so great Melissa! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I’ve made other different recipes and either it turned out bland or dry. I made this recipe the first time and my husband and son loved it! I taught my son how to make the recipe so when he goes back to California. He’ll have a wonderful dish to make over there with his girlfriend. This is now our favorite go to recipe !
Hello Nancy, that is so wonderful to hear! It’s also a good idea to teach your son how to make this recipe that way he can do it too when he’s away from your home.
I think I’ve made this recipe five times since I found it only a month ago. My partner and I both love it and immediately put it into our weekly meal rotation! I’ve also shredded up the leftovers and mixed it into a salad with some chickpeas, fresh veggies and extra of the sauce as a dressing. Extremely satisfying!
So wonderful to hear that! Looks like this is going to be one of your favorite recipes!
would it be ok to substitute the olive oil for vegetable oil? I only have that or extra virgin, and dont really want to buy more olive oil for one recipe…
Hi Pete, You can use avocado oil or vegetable oil. You need something with a higher smoke point than extra virgin since you bake at a high temp.
Hi! I am 15 and I recently started how to cook meals (I only bake) so my parents wanted me to make dinner while they were at work. This is my first time making a real meal and lemme tell you it was AMAZING my family loved it and I’m so proud of myself. Thank you so much for this yummy recipe!! 🙂
You are so welcome, Ashley. Great job and keep up the good work!
I made this recipe In the air fryer tonight and it was delicious! My husband said it was “restaurant quality”, my 5 year old son asked me to make it again tomorrow night and my 9 month old daughter licked her tray clean!! I’ve never had salmon taste this moist and delicious. Thank you!!
Aww that’s the best Fivi! Thank you for that amazing review!
Would lime work well instead of the lemon?
Hi Jason, One of our readers wrote in with a great review. Here’s what they wrote: “Loved this recipe – very easy and straightforward. I substituted limes for lemons (what I had to hand) and the result was a hit all round. My mother-in-law asked me to make it again!” I hope this is helpful!
Can I use that recipe to prepare salmon on BBQ? Should I marinade first for a while ?
Hi Agnes, I haven’t tested that but one of my readers wrote in with the following “I absolutely love salmon, and it’s so good for you, especially the Sockeye salmon! I can’t wait to try your recipe. I often make salmon on the grill, in heavy-duty foil with lots of fresh veggies on top of it, drizzled with EV Olive Oil. It’s also delicious” I hope that helps.
I love so many of your recipes Natasha but our very favourite is this lemon salmon. It is just delicious. 12 minutes in the air fryer is perfect for my family. Our second fav is the banana bread. That doesnt last long in my house. Thank you for your delicious recipes.
Both of those are popular on our blog for good reason! I’m so glad you’re enjoying these recipes!
These recipes are so delicious,Thank you for sharing them with us. I’m going to start with the pasta dishes then work my way through to your fantastic salmon dishes.
Thank you so much for showing us how to make great tasting restaurant quality food.😊
Sounds like a great plan. I hope you love every recipe that you try, Sharon!
Made it exactly as instructed. It was absolutely delicious! Thank you!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Brenda!
I just made this. The suggested cooking time of 12-15 minutes is way too long. I prefer my salmon medium rare, I baked it for 8 minutes and its cooked all the way through, but very moist.
Really yummy!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Love this recipe including the amount of garlic it’s my go to!
Isn’t it so good! I’m happy you enjoyed that Kat!
Made this last night. Used less parsley and added fresh rosemary. It was absolutely delicious! Thank you for this new favorite.
Yay so great to hear that you loved this recipe. Thank you!
Way too much garlic. You end up with garlic sewer breath. Powdered garlic would be a better choice, because the minced garlic does not cook down. Instead, just mix a few tablespoons of Dijon mustard with some oil, honey, salt and pepper and spread it over the salmon. SO much better.
Thanks for the tip. We love garlic by the way so we don’t mind. lol
Thank you for the recipes fo the air fryer . I haven’t had much success with mine. Every thing was over cooked Now I know why
You’re welcome! I hope this was helpful!
What temperature for the air fryer?
Hi Lydia, check out the air fryer instructions section above.
Wow delicious and easy! Salmon had the perfect texture, and I’m glad I didn’t have to spend time mincing any garlic. Will definitely make this again.
One question though: Do the nutrition facts shown reflect the entire recipe (1.5 pounds salmon)? Or are they for one serving size? If the latter, how many pounds of salmon is considered one serving? Thank you
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Mahsheed! The nutritional facts are per serving. This recipe uses a 1.5 lb salmon filet so 1/4 of that would be a serving size.
I make a lot of my fish dishes in an aluminium pouch/envelope on the grill. I think this recipe would work every well that way. I’ve made quite a few of your recipes, especially chicken. You can never have enough children recipes. Thanks, I really enjoy your videos and taste test.
You’re welcome! Good idea and thanks for sharing that with us.
Love this recipe. Added capers which we love. Delicious.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Joan!
Love this recipe for salmon.
The outcome is juicy and delicious.
Super! Thanks for sharing that with us.
This is my go-to for salmon. Always delicious
I’m so happy you found a go-to on our website Saffron!
My husband and I are a lover of salmon and have tried countless salmon recipes over the years, but we have mutually agreed that this was by far the best that we have ever had! I used my air fryer instead of my oven and it came out so juicy and flavorful! Thank you for such a gem of a recipe!
That’s just awesome Crissy! I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying this recipe! Thank you for that wonderful review!
This was the best salmon I’ve ever had, everyone loved it. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for your lovely feedback.
This was so easy with fresh flavours and I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing this keeper!
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing some good feedback with us.
Absolutely delicious! The whole family loved this. I prefer more mustard flavor so I increased it a little.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I use recipes off your site at least twice a week. They’re great!!!! Keep it up.
Tonight was this Salmon with Garlic and Dijon. Exceptional!!!
Thanks!!!
I’m so inspired reading this! Thank you for sharing that Bob!
This is by far the best recipe for salmon! It was easy to make and will be added to our favorites!
That’s just awesome Joanne! I’m so glad you found a favorite on our blog!
First, I want to say that I tried a similar recipe a year ago with the lobster tails and it was a hit. I was looking for a recipe for salmon and did not realize that I made something like this sauce before!! The salmon was a amazing but it was a little too bland but that was my fault as I did not expand the sauce to fit the amount of salmon that I had ( 8 pieces instead of 4). Overall, it was still a hit! I love your recipes!
Thank you so much for sharing that great feedback with us Keia!
Made for supper!! Excellent recipe and I loved it!! Would appreciate more diabetic friendly recipes like this in the future!! Thank you!!
Thanks for your awesome feedback and good suggestion, Mary Lou!
Question – if I bake the 1.5lb salmon whole (like, not cut into 4 portions), does the cook time change?
Hi Traci, it make take slightly longer to cook. I recommend checking it with a thermometer to be sure it is cooked through.
Air fryers only go to 400 degrees typically. How can I cook at 450 as your recipe calls for?
Hi Kat, our goes above temperature but that’s okay, here’s what one of our readers wrote “I cooked the salmon in the air fryer (400 degrees for 13 min, mine doesn’t go up to 450). I will use this recipe again and again!” I hope that helps
I have tried HUNDREDS of recipes from the internet… this is the first one EVER I have made multiple times. So simple and easy and flavorful!
That is an awesome feedback, thank you so much!
Hi there:
I am looking forward to try your recipe – I only have frozen salmon. How long should I cook it for?
Thanks!
Hi Manon, It helps to thaw the salmon in the fridge and make sure it’s fully thawed before cooking. I haven’t tried baking a fully frozen salmon but even partially frozen since it burns at really high temperatures and can become smoky.
This sauce is none other than perfection! Made this last night and got rave reviews. It will definitely be my go-to sauce for my salmon. So easy, so delish – perfect combination!
Thank you for sharing that wonderful review Paula!
Hi. I want to make this tomorrow and see that you say light olive oil not extra virgin, which is what I have. Will the recipe be okay with extra virgin olive oil and if so, curious why you recommended light instead. I’m new to cooking and looking to learn. Thank you.
Hi Carolyn, Extra virgin olive oil has a low smoke point so it is best used on salads and not ideal for high heat cooking. It can cause your oven to get smoky at high heat.
I’m going to give this a try but I think I will replace the parsley with dill since I have lots of fresh dill growing in my garden.
That sounds amazing Sonya! I hope you love this recipe!
Hi!
If I use shrimp instead of salmon
Can I just do them on the stove top and not bake them?
Hi Lani, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work!
Made this for lunch today. It is sooooooo sooooo good and flavorful, I was sure about dijon mustard and salmon but I’m glad I tried it
I wasn’t *
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Kudzie!
Delicious Recipe. Sauce goes perfectly with Salmon and stayed Juicy. Thank you for sharing definitely a keeper in my recipe bookmarks.
Thanks for trying out this recipe, Noemi! I’m glad you loved it.
Delicious and so easy! Thank you. Loved it.
Thank you so much! So great to know that you loved this recipe.
I would not recommend. This was too tangy for my taste. The Honey Dijon mustard actually ruined it and I love Honey Djon mustard and my #1 recommended Salmon recipe is your lemon buerre blanc salmon recipe so I was surprised this didn’t taste very good and came so highly rated…
Hi Ashley, this one is our best-rated and reviewed salmon. Did you possibly change the recipe and use honey dijon or a different kind of mustard. There is no honey in this recipe.
Can I use dried parsley? How much?
Hi Lani, I would use the same amount (the bottle should show the conversion amount from fresh to dry).
Wow this recipe is amazing, my famliy love it
That’s so great Adriana! Thank you for that wonderful review!
Loooove this recipe! Can’t wait to make it again! Made in my air fryer which can only heat up to 400 degrees so air fried it at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Came out lovely.
Wonderful to hear that, Diana. Thank you for your great feedback!
I wanted to try this recipe but also have an air fryer that only goes to 400. Thank you for including this info in your comment! I’m very new to air fryer cooking and I can’t wait to try this.
I hope you love this recipe Kristin!
I make this recipe every weekend, 5 portions, to eat as my lunch during the week. I have been doing this for at least 3 months now. I am still not tired of it. It’s amazing!
Wow! That’s just awesome! Sounds like you definitely found a favorite!
So glad I found this! So flavorful yet simple. Just before the salmon was done I added blanched broccoli crowns, drizzling the little bit of remaining marinade. So good!
Thank you Natasha!
Looking forward to trying other recipes here!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I try to cook salmon regularly for my family because it is healthy but we all sit at the dining room table and force it down with miserable expressions on our faces. I tried this recipe for the first time tonight and the family LOVED it! My husband called it incredible and restaurant quality. This recipe is now printed off and I’ll be using it every time. Natasha thank you. Yummy!!!
WOW what an awesome feedback, Claire. Your comments made me smile thank you for sharing that with us! I’m so glad that you found a great salmon recipe that you can serve your family.
Natasha!!
I made this recipe last week…. it’s just mmmmm…. amazing!!! Fantastis taste!! love it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
What can I substitute for the dijon?
Hi Kim, someone commented this “instead of Dijon mustard, I used honey mustard. I really like this sweet version better than the tangy version of Dijon mustard.” I hope that helps!
I’ve been trying so many recipes for salmon and this one is by far the best! My adult daughter, who is not easy to please, took one bite and said “Wow!”
Super! I love your feedback, thanks for sharing that with us.
Can we let it marinate in this mixture? If yes, how long do we marinate for?
Hello Linda, someone also commented this “I am also accustomed to marinating fish and meat for a few hours so I marinated the salmon with just garlic, black pepper and salt from the morning and then in the evening I made the sauce per the recipe. I served it with a sweet potato salad and green beans. I am definitely saving this recipe. Thanks Natasha!”
Really enjoyed this recipe! Full of favour – I tend to go a bit heavy on the garlic 🙂 Served with red potatoes and carrots and white sauce.
Love garlic too! Thanks for sharing that with us and for giving a good feedback.
I had a go to salmon recipe, but then came across this one. An instant winner! New favorite and so easy to make that kids were able to put it all together. Thank you for delicious new ideas!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Tatyana!
Excellent recipe! It’s definitely a keeper. We loved it! Thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Top notch and easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe again regularly. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Andy! Love it.
This is the best salmon recipe that I have ever had! My family loved it! Delicious! We will be using this recipe for our salmon from now on and adding it to our weekly rotation. Thank you Natasha for sharing.
You’re very welcome, Andrea. I am happy to know that your family loved this recipe! I hope that you will love every recipe that you try. Stay safe and healthy.
I tried this recipe today. Thank you so much. This is the best salmon recipe my family have ever tried.
It’s easy, healthy, juicy and incredible flavorful.Thanks again for the #1 salmon recipe in the planet.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Pedro!
Another winner! You continue to amaze
You’re so nice! Thank you!
Thank you, Natasha, for another great recipe!! I have been following another recipe for salmon for months; my family was getting bored. This recipe re-sparked our love for salmon night!! Fresh & light tasting & so easy!! All ingredients I had in the house, which was appreciated! Thank you!
Aww, that’s the best, Ann! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so glad your family enjoyed this recipe.
Thank you SO much. I have been trying to learn to cook salmon for years. This is the BEST recipe I have ever tried. My husband said, “This is restaurant quality fish!” NOW I know how to cook salmon.
That is such awesome feedback and review. I’m glad you both loved this recipe!
Vony ye nezmeerno dobry!
Hi Andry, I’m so glad you enjoyed the salmon recipe.