Description
Succulent Dijon salmon brings French-inspired elegance to your dinner table. Tangy mustard glaze and perfectly roasted fish create a simple yet sophisticated meal that delights your palate with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets (King, Sockeye, or Coho, skin optional)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Cooking Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to a high temperature of 450°F, positioning the rack in the center to ensure even cooking.
- Create a non-stick foundation by lining a baking sheet with either a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent salmon from adhering.
- Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking surface, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Craft a zesty topping by whisking together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, minced garlic, bright lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, olive oil, seasoning, and briny capers until the mixture becomes a harmonious blend.
- Generously coat the salmon fillets with the prepared Dijon mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage across the surface.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 12-15 minutes, watching for the telltale sign of perfectly cooked salmon – easily flaking with a gentle fork touch.
- Allow the salmon to rest briefly after removing from the oven, which helps redistribute internal moisture and ensures a succulent texture.
- Plate the salmon alongside complementary side dishes, presenting a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.
Notes
- Customize your seafood experience by selecting fresh, high-quality salmon fillets with vibrant color and firm texture.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by balancing tangy Dijon mustard with creamy mayonnaise and bright herbs.
- Achieve perfect doneness by watching the salmon’s color transform and checking its flakiness with a gentle fork test.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg