Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

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 parsleychopped
• 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

Instructions

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. 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. Generously spread the marinade over the top and sides of the salmon then top each piece with a slice of lemon.
4. Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don't over-cook.

Recipe Notes

Air Fryer Salmon: place salmon pieces on the wire basket, spread marinade over the top and air fry at 450˚F for 6-7 minutes or just until cooked through. 

Recipes by natashaskitchen.com