Baked Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce

Here’s a delicious and easy Baked Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce recipe for you:

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🐟 Baked Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce

🧾 Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 lemon (sliced for garnish, optional)

For the Lemon Dijon Sauce:

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp melted butter (or olive oil)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. Prepare salmon:

   • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

   • Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

   • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Make the Lemon Dijon Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, garlic, melted butter, and honey.

   • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.

4. Coat the salmon:

   • Spoon the sauce evenly over the top of each fillet.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, or until it flakes easily with a fork.

   • (Internal temp should be 125–130°F for medium.)

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices if desired.

   • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes.