Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon

The BEST baked salmon recipe! Flavorful, flaky and juicy. With over a 100 five-star reviews, this baked salmon is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Serving: 4 to 6 servings (depending on thickness of slices)

Ingredients

• 1½ lb salmon fillet

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, pressed

• ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp salt (we use sea salt)

• ⅛ tsp black pepper

• 2 Tbsp light olive oil (not extra virgin)

• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Lemon slices, for effect

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line rimmed baking sheet with silpat or foil.

1. In a small bowl, combine: 2 Tbsp parsley, 2-3 pressed cloves garlic, ½ Tbsp Dijon, ½ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.

2. Slice salmon into 4 portions and arrange them on a lined baking dish, keeping salmon skin-side-down.

3. Generously brush top and sides of salmon with sauce and top with lemon slices.

4. Bake at 450°F for 12-15 min or until just cooked through and flaky. Don't over-cook.

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