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Lemon Dijon Baked Salmon

This easy Lemon Dijon Baked Salmon is flaky, flavorful, and ready in under 15 minutes. A bright lemon-herb marinade keeps the salmon moist and delicious, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet cut into 4 filets
  • ¼ tsp salt

Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp extra light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced pressed, or grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/2 lemon sliced into 4 rings for garnish

Potatoes (optional if you choose to make it into a full sheet pan dinner)

  • 1 lbs baby or Yukon Gold potatoes cut into bite-size pieces about 1/2-1” thick unpeeled scrubbed
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper or more to taste

Asparagus (optional if you choose to make it into a full sheet pan dinner)

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 2 lemon rounds/slices
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt.
  • In a small bowl, add the marinade ingredients: parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, 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 425°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.

Optional complete dinner:

  • If you choose to make potatoes and asparagus with the salmon, then roast potatoes with the ingredients listed for 20 minutes, then add the salmon, topped with marinade, and nestle in asparagus, topped with the ingredients listed at the same time. Bake for another 12-15 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Once the glaze is applied, bake right away, or the lemon juice will start to ‘cook’ the salmon, making it tough