Description
This dijon baked salmon recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that you can make in just 20 minutes. Topped with a flavorful dijon, lemon, and garlic sauce, then baked to perfection until tender and flaky! Paleo, Whole30, and Keto too!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound wild Alaskan sockeye salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or grass-fed butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 lemon sliced into thin rounds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a fillet knife, slice the salmon fillet into portions (about 4-5). Place the salmon on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix melted ghee, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Spoon the mixture over the top of the salmon, and spread evenly. Top each fillet with a lemon slice.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Salmon should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Baking times will vary based on size and thickness of salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 89.6 mg
- Fat: 10.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
- Protein: 26.1 g
- Cholesterol: 69.4 mg
