Description
This bold and beautiful salmon dish is bursting with bright flavors—Dijon, lemon, herbs, and a touch of garlic. Baked to perfection and finished with briny capers, it’s the kind of elegant, simple meal that impresses without the stress. Light, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1½ lbs salmon fillets (skin on or off; King, Sockeye, or Coho)
¼ cup Dijon mustard
3 tbsp mayonnaise
¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp capers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, mayo, chopped herbs, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Place salmon on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the top of the fillets.
Sprinkle with capers and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden finish.
Notes
Zesty, creamy, and full of vibrant herb flavor—this salmon makes any night feel special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 per serving
- Fat: 24g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 3g per serving
- Fiber: 1g per serving
- Protein: 32g per serving