Dijon Mustard Salmon
Dijon mustard salmon is an easy elegant meal quick enough to serve on any weeknight but fancy feeling enough for any special occasion. Tangy dijon mustard and bright lemon juice bring tons of flavor to this rich fish dinner!
Seafood gets an undeserved bad rap as being fussy and hard to make.
But it’s not!
This dijon mustard salmon is so easy to make.
It only uses a handful of ingredients that you may have on hand already.
And the result is an elegant dish that is just as delicious as any salmon on the menu at any restaurant.
Ingredients
To make this dijon mustard salmon you need:
- Salmon– Salmon filets. I highly recommend using fresh salmon and not frozen for a fresh flavor. If you do use frozen, thaw the filets before you make this.
- Mustard– Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice– Fresh lemon juice
- Seasoning– Parsley, minced garlic, salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil– You could sub olive oil if you prefer.
How to Make
With so few ingredients, you can bet that making this is so easy!
To do it, preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Then you can put your salmon fillets on the pan, skin side down.
Whisk the mustard, oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Pour the mustard sauce over the salmon, using a spatula to scrape the bowl out so you get every last drop.
Spread it out evenly over the top of the fish.
Then bake the salmon for 20 minutes and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a hot oven until warmed through.
What to Serve with Dijon Mustard Salmon
There are so many possible pairings for this!
We love it with this:
You could even serve it over a big salad or you can totally keep things simple and just serve it as is with a side of plain wild rice.
Tips and Tricks
Other Salmon Recipes You Might Enjoy
Dijon mustard salmon is a beginner friendly fish recipe that’s impressive enough to serve for company or a special occasion but easy enough to have any day!
Make some the next time you are short on prep time but still want a deliciously satisfying meal.
Looking for some variety? Try these salmon recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon with Cherry Almond Sauce
- Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon Kebabs
- Buttery Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon
- Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Cream Drizzle
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Dijon Mustard Glazed Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 4-6 1/4 lb salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 - 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place salmon on the pan and set aside.4-6 1/4 lb salmon fillets
- In a small bowl, combine parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vegetable oil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and mix together.2 1/2 - 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic, salt and pepper
- Coat the top of each salmon fillet with the mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve. & enjoy!
Notes
- If you're using frozen salmon filets, make sure they’re completely thawed before proceeding with the recipe as written.
- Similarly, you can use skin on or skin off salmon. That’s totally up to personal preference.
- If you can't find skinless salmon at the grocer and don't want the skin on, take the filet to the seafood counter. Most of the time, they will remove the skin for you.
- For best results I recommend using a garlic press for the garlic cloves, instead of trying to finely mince them with a knife.
Nutrition
Gorgeous!! I love Salmon and this looks so easy and FAST!!
Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!!
Mollie
One of the many reasons I adore this salmon recipe- how quick it is to get on the table from start to finish!
I made this recipe for cod instead of salmon tonight (Christmas eve) and it came out amazing. It’s a perfect flavor combination. It’s super easy with very little prep time.