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!
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone liner, parchment, or foil. Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side-down.
In a small bowl, add the marinade ingredients: parsley, garlic, oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Generously spread the marinade, brushing over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.*
Bake uncovered at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through, flaky, and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F at the thickest portion on an instant-read thermometer. Do not over-cook.
Notes
*Once the glaze is applied, bake right away or the lemon juice will start to 'cook' the salmon, making it tough. There is no need for lengthy marinating in this recipe, just brush on the glaze and bake.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Salmon with the Best Marinade
Amount per Serving
Calories
314
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
388
mg
17
%
Potassium
884
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
242
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
33
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.