Name: Baked Salmon Dijon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Parchment paper; 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. raw honey; ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs; ¼ cup finely chopped raw pecans; 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley; Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper ((to taste; optional) ); 4 (4-oz. each) raw salmon fillets ( skinless ); 1 medium lemon ( cut into quarters (for garnish; optional) )

This elegant but easy Baked Salmon Dijon recipe is a perfect protein to prepare mid-week.

Since salmon defrosts and cooks quickly, it can be a lifesaver on days when you forgot to take meat out of the freezer before heading to work.

The trick to cooking salmon is keeping it moist.

Creamy Dijon mustard seals in moisture and adds a punch of flavor while helping a crunchy layer of breading to stick to the fish.

We upped the flavor of the baked-on crust (no frying needed!) by adding crushed pecans and fresh herbs.

If you like your salmon on the rare side, you might want to take it out early — it will continue to cook while it rests.

Leftovers keep well in the fridge and don’t even need to be reheated!

You can add leftovers to salads, use as a filling for sandwiches and wraps, or simply eat it with a side of roasted asparagus.

For an easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor try this Baked Salmon with Dijon featuring whole wheat bread crumbs, Dijon mustard, and raw honey.

4.25 from 36 votes

Baked Salmon Dijon

For an easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor try this Baked Salmon Dijon breaded with whole wheat bread crumbs, crushed pecans, and fresh herbs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings 4 Servings (1 piece of salmon each)

Calories 267 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

Parchment paper
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. raw honey
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped raw pecans
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
4 (4-oz. each) raw salmon fillets skinless
1 medium lemon cut into quarters (for garnish; optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400º F.
Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Combine mustard, oil, and honey in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Combine bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired; mix well. Set aside.
Brush both sides of each salmon fillet evenly with mustard mixture. Place on prepared pan. Coat evenly with bread crumb mixture.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Garnish with lemon, if desired.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Salmon Dijon

Amount Per Serving (1 piece of salmon)

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 62mg21%

Sodium 414mg18%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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