How to Make Baked Dijon Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and nutritious fish that is beloved by seafood lovers all over the world. With its rich, buttery texture and mild flavor, it's no wonder that salmon is a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike. One delicious way to prepare salmon is by baking it with a zesty Dijon mustard glaze, which adds a flavorful kick to this already delectable fish.

Baking salmon with Dijon mustard creates a beautiful crust on the outside of the fish while keeping the in...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir together butter, mustard, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix together bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley in another bowl.
  • Brush each salmon fillet lightly with honey mustard mixture.
  • Sprinkle the tops of fillets with bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake salmon in the preheated oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
  • Nutrition

    422 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 500mg