Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

from natashaskitchen.com
20 min
4 servings

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Generously spread the marinade over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.

  4. 4

    Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don't over-cook.