Dijon Baked Salmon
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Updated May 21, 2023
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Dijon baked salmon is one of my all-time favorite easy salmon recipes. It’s incredibly flavorful, moist, flaky, and a healthy dinner recipe that’s made in under 30 minutes!
You guys know I’m a huge fan of salmon for all of its health benefits. It’s a brain-boosting, immune-boosting, omega-3 powerhouse. And let’s be honest, it just tastes so darn good.
There are many ways you can prepare salmon, from frying, to sautéing, to smoking and broiling. But today I’m sharing with you an incredibly easy baked salmon recipe, and one that you’ll likely have on repeat because the flavor is off-the-charts…Dijon baked salmon.
The simple herbed dijon mustard spread is bright, tangy, and creamy, and keeps the salmon perfectly moist as it bakes. Trust me, you’re going to love it.
Dijon Baked Salmon Ingredients
There’s just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients in this recipe. But when they work together, the result is one fabulous dish!
- Salmon: You can use one large filet or individual filets, it’s up to you.
- Parsley: Just a handful of fresh herbs adds an amazing punch of flavor.
- Dijon Mustard: The distinctive flavor of Dijon is what makes this recipe so darn good. I don’t recommend yellow mustard as a substitute.
- Lemon Juice: A little bit of lemon juice gives the Dijon spread zing.
- Oil: Avocado oil or olive oil will work here.
- Garlic: Garlic always adds a little savory, aromatic oomph.
- Salt, And Pepper: Season to your liking.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
Which Type Of Salmon To Buy
I always recommend buying the highest quality of wild-caught salmon that your budget allows. I mention this in the video below and chat about why I love King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon and Coho Salmon. And why I always steer clear of Atlantic Salmon (hint: I’m no fan of pollutants, antibiotics and toxins in my fish).
How to Make Dijon Baked Salmon In 3 Steps
- Stir together the chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, avocado oil, garlic cloves, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Slather that Dijon mixture on top of the salmon.
- Bake the salmon for 18-20 minutes in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven.
A Few Extra Tips
- Many people cover their salmon with parchment paper or aluminum foil to keep it moist when baking. But I promise, if you add this layer of Dijon to the top of your baked salmon, not only will it stay incredibly moist, it will be abundantly flavorful. No need to cover.
- I slightly undercook my salmon just to ensure it stays moist, especially as it will continue to cook for several minutes after you’ve removed it from the oven.
Ways To Serve Baked Salmon
Once you divide your salmon into pieces, there’s so many ways to serve it up! Round out a plate with your favorite veggies, make it a hearty salad, or add it to a grain bowl. Here’s a few ideas:
- Serve it alongside veggies. Whip up a quick veggie such as garlic sautéed spinach, garlic ginger bok choy, or sautéed cabbage. And if you’re a fan of roasted veggies, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, or roasted Brussels sprouts will make for a perfect pairing.
- Flake it into a salad. Add it to a big bed of leafy greens, fresh cut veggies such as cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, radish, and a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.
- Add it to a buddha bowl. Start with your favorite grain, such as rice or quinoa. Then layer on fresh and roasted veggies, and lastly, top with your salmon piece.
For More Tasty Salmon Ideas
Make sure to check out my list of easy salmon recipes and these reader favorites:
- Best Baked Salmon (so easy!)
- Salmon Patties
- Smoked Salmon Frittata
- Salmon Avocado Salad
- Grilled Salmon Steaks
- Cedar Plank Salmon
If you make this Dijon baked salmon, let me know how it turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.
Dijon Baked Salmon
Description
Video
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon, King, Sockeye or Coho salmon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together the mustard, parsley, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the salmon on a parchment lined baking tray and generously coat the top of the salmon with the herbed mustard mix.
- Bake the salmon for 18 to 20 minutes (depending on size and thickness), then slice it into individual portions and serve immediately.
Lisa’s Tips
- You could easily make this recipe with 4-6 individual salmon fillets, rather than one large fillet.
- If you’re following Whole30, I recommend this Dijon mustard which is Whole30 compliant. I also have many more Whole30 recipes in the recipe index.
- And if you’re looking for some tasty meal prep recipes, this Dijon baked salmon is always tops on my list. I’ll gladly eat this salmon several days in a row! Make sure to watch my meal prep video for more weekly recipe ideas.
Nutrition
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Recipe originally posted February 2018, but updated to include new information.
Another go-to recipe, it’s so quick and easy and the salmon comes out really tasty. The last time we made it my wife and I added rosemary, thyme, and sliced lemons on top. Thanks for the tip on avoiding Atlantic salmon! 👍
Glad that tip was helpful :)
So easy and sooo sooo delicious! Made for us and guests! Both times just perfect! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad you and your guests enjoyed this salmon recipe :)
This recipe takes baked salmon to a whole new level. I usually always bake salmon with just some salt and pepper on top, so this one wowed both me and my husband. SO delicious!
The dijon sauce definitely amps this one up!
This recipe is so delicious!!! I have to say that I make this Dijon salmon every weekend because I don’t get tired of it.
Even my family have to ask me for the recipe since it tastes so good and juicy! Thank you downshiftology for your incredible recipes!
Glad this has become a mainstay on your weekend menu :)
Love, love, love the taste of this on salmon. I changed it up a bit and spread a breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture on it then baked it. Beyond delicious and a great change from teriyaki style.
Sounds great with a breadcrumb topping Hilary :)
Hi Lisa
Loving Downshiftology, all your tips and lovely recipes. Just wondering, as I’m an Aussie what you think of Tasmanian salmon for this recipe? Here in Australia we get a lot of Atlantic salmon so to hear that it was full of polutants etc was a source of great disappointment and concern. Tassis salmon is gorgeous but like your King salmon it is significantly more expensive….and sometimes hard to get!!! Even though it is the local fish so much of it is sold to the Japanese market that we miss out or have to pay premium prices.
Hi Sharon – I’ve never eaten Tasmanian salmon, but if it’s wild-caught salmon that sounds like a great choice!
Can you specify what type of parsley you used? I can’t tell from the video. Italian or Curley?
Hi Dustin- I normally use Italian :)
With the enormous amount of salt / sodium already in the dijon mustard, why add more? There isn’t any need for it.
Hi Jeff – my brand of Dijon mustard has very little sodium/salt, yours may be different. Of course, always feel free to tweak recipes to your liking.
I absolutely love this recipe, I’ve made it at least 6 times now. It’s easy and the payoff is amazing! Thank you so much for this gem!
Do you think I can use this recipe to grill salmon though?
I’d say for this recipe, it’s best to be used for baking!
This is fantastic! Just made it for dinner and I could eat the whole thing. I was skeptical about so much mustard but it totally is balanced by the other ingredients. So good!
Hi Emily- Happy to hear everyone enjoyed this salmon recipe! :)
Deae Lisa, I try to implement one of your recipes in our weekly meal plans. So far my husband and my nearly two year old daughter loved every dish I prepared. Thank you, for having the same taste buds like my family (and me). Best wishes from half way around the world (Germany) and stay healthy, Isabella
Hi Isabella- So glad to hear your whole family are enjoying a few of my recipes in your weekly meal plan :) Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy as well!
I just tried this one out today. We didn’t have salmon, so I used some tilapia my dad bought, it was so easy to make! The fish was PERFECT! My whole family loved it! Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Luisa- So glad you enjoyed this recipe with the tilapia you had on hand!
I’ve never made salmon, or even really eaten it for that matter. I really wanted to try it to expand my food horizons (and for the health benefits) so I went looking for recipes. I landed on yours and loved that it was so simple. This tab has been open for weeks on my computer and I finally went out and got some salmon tonight and tried it. Absolutely delicious!! Thank you for the awesome recipe, I loved it! I will definitely be making this in the future
Hi Emmalee- So glad you enjoyed this baked salmon recipe! Can’t wait for you to make this again :)
Hi, it looks like you used flat or Italian parsley as opposed curly or American parsley. Perhaps you should clarify that as not all know the difference. Can’t wait to try it, just need the avocado oil.
Just a word from a produce guy.
What happens if you have oliveoil instill of a avocado oil?
Hi Ivy – If you only have olive oil, that’s fine.
I would just like to say that I have tried and I copied quite a few of Lisa’s recipes From this websites and they are fantastic. Thank you for the great recipes.🤗♥️🥳
Thrilled to hear that Ivy! I’m glad you’re enjoying everything so far and I can’t wait to see what you make next :)
Made this and my whole family loved it! Making it for the second time and everyone is excited! I didn’t have any parsley, so I simply omitted it, and it’s still amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Hi Ria- Happy to hear you and your family loved this salmon recipe!
This is so easy to whip up as a weekday dinner. Always a hit with the family!
Hi Hilary- This is definitely a quick and easy salmon recipe to keep on hand :)
Making this again tonight! So easy, so delicious! Out of fresh parsley, so will try some dried.
Glad you enjoyed this recipe Jenny :)
I didn’t have Dijon mustard so I used honey mustard and I didn’t have parsley so I used cilantro. I only had one small filet and the topping was runny but still delicious. I will have to try it again with the correct ingredients.
Hi Susan – Dijon is definitely a must for this recipe :)
Thank you Lisa! This was the first recipe I tried and it was was delicious! Will make it again. The salmon quality made a difference.
Hi Amy – Wonderful! Great first recipe to test out :)
Super easy and delicious! And good advice about the salmon selection.
Hi Beth – Glad you found this post useful and the recipe delicious :)
Just made this and it was delicious! Only thing that would make it better is a little crispy bite – I should have made some fries or something
Hi Stephanie – So glad you enjoyed this recipe :)
I love this recipe!! I tried it with chicken also, the possibilities are endless. Thank you for sharing
Hi Sherell – I love how you used this sauce over chicken! Sounds great :)
Thanks Lisa for making my life so tasty and easy! Such a great dish and done before you know it. My husband and I just loved it. This one will be on repeat….
Hi Babette – This has definitely been a reader’s favorite – so I’m glad you loved it!
I made this about 2 weeks ago, My Husband Of 33ys *Absolutely Lover It…As I was making it, I thought it was a little to liquidy. So I added 1/4 cup of Honey & 1/4 cup of Parmesan & Romano Cheese…..He Said “That Was The Best Flavored Salmon He’d Ever Eaten” After 38 Years Of Cooking Baking <This To Date Is By Far His Favorite
Hi Cindy – If the hubby loves it, you know it’s a darn good recipe! :)
My favorite Salmon recipe! This recipe is super easy to follow and yields perfectly flaky and delicious salmon every time. I made it last night for a date night dinner with my boyfriend and we both enjoyed it very much.
Hi there – Amazing! So glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed this over dinner last night. Such a great date night meal :)
Made this last night my whole family loved it! Especially my 4 year old!
Hi Ashley – So glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe! :)
Lisa, I just wanted to say Thank you! Thank you for all that you do for us! I have become such a fan and I look forward to all of your videos and recipes <3 I have recommended you to my friends who are foodies like me and have an appreciation and love for clean and healthy eating :) I am so grateful for you and your journey and sharing it with us! I too have struggled with major health issues that forced me to completely change my diet and lifestyle. Blessings to you my friend and thank you for being you!
Hi Terra – Thanks so much for spreading the word about Downshiftology :) I’m so thrilled to hear you are loving all my recipes and videos, and that they are helping all of you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle.
I made this salmon once when I had my mom over. She asks for it ever since each time she comes by. It is a fresh take on traditional baked salmon and it tastes amazing. Thanks Lisa!
Hi Niaz – I’m so glad both you and your mom enjoyed this recipe! The dijon does give it an extra boost in flavor :)
Made this with some wild caught Alaskan salmon I scored at a local CSA and it was so delicious this way! That dijon coating definitely made it flavorful and kept it moist…even with reheating as leftovers!
Hi Sheila – So glad you enjoyed the dijon on this salmon :)
I made this tonight for my family and it did not disappoint. So delicious and moist, I will be making this again and again. The best part was how quick and easy it was to pull it all together. Wonderful recipe, thank you!
Hi Amy – I’m glad you and the family enjoyed this recipe :)
I love salmon and I’m always searching for new ways to enjoy it. This was the first time I baked it this way with mustard, so good! I know look forward to try your cheese and smoked salmon ball! :)
Hi Monica – Glad you enjoyed salmon with dijon for the first time! The cheese ball will not disappoint :)
The best salmon recipe! The salmon cooks perfectly every time
Hi Artemis – Thrilled to hear this works for you every time :)
I love salmon and this is one of my new favorite recipes.
Hi Lyn – So glad you loved this salmon recipe :)
I made this, and I’m happy to report it turned out as delicious as it looks. Super easy, if I was successful then you will be too. The Dijon is 🔥🔥
Hi Katie – Glad to hear this recipe turned out great for you! It’s one of my personal favorites :)
I made this one many times already. Always a big success with family and friends. Sometimes I do replace the parsley for Cilantro and is so good as well :D
Super fast yummy dinner option! :D Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m happy you loved this salmon recipe Dea. And yes, you can certainly swap the parsley for cilantro. I’m always a fan of cilantro as well. :)
Tried this and was soo good
Hi there – I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! One of my favorite salmon dishes to make :)
Hi! Wondering how to store this cooked salmon in the fridge? And for how long?
Also, is it possible to store cooked salmon in the freezer.. ?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Phoebe – you can store cooked salmon in the fridge for up to 3-5 days, and then you can pop it in the freezer after :)
Hi! If I do not have avocado oil, can I substitute with olive oil or grapeseed oil?
Thanks!
No problem. :) I’d recommend olive oil.
This is the best salmon I have ever made! I made some Sockeye with just black pepper and lemon and didn’t really like its flavor. When I tried your recipe it was a game changer! Will try it with Coho next! Thank you very much Lisa!
Hi Jorge – I’m so happy to hear that! Isn’t the dijon a great flavor addition?
Made this once and it was incredible. I was getting really tired of dry salmon! Quick question, though. Is this something that could be done on the grill?
Hi Shawn – glad you enjoyed this salmon recipe :) If you were to grill it, I would place it on a cedar plan as it will fall apart on the grill.
How long should it cook in the oven for two single portion filets?
Hi Lisa,
I have made this dish sooo many times; for dinner parties as well as just a Wednesday treat for my husband. Always a complete success and a source of praise (a great deal of which should be forwarded to you!).
So, keep up the great work, you are a true inspiration!
Hi Emma – I’m so happy to hear that! I’m glad that you, your husband, and your friends all love this recipe :)
Delicious salmon recipe. I made jasmine rice and put some lemon zest and parsley at the end.
Thanks Janet! I’m happy you loved the salmon. And it sounds delicious paired with the jasmine rice!
Hi Lisa,
How can I adjust the cooking time if I’m making a small filet for 1 person?
Thanks!
Hi Ashley – you might want to start with half the time and check on it from there. :)
One of the best recipes i have found so far for moist tasty salmon. doing this again for the 3rd time. only this time using pre cut salmon pieces. whole wild caught is so hard to find . need to keep my eyes to make sure i dont over cook.
Thanks so much, I’m happy you loved the recipe Olga!
Can I use some other fish with this receipe?
Thank you for this site, it is my go-to!
Hi Karolina – yes, you can use this topping on a wide variety of fish (cod, seabass, etc) as well as chicken! And I’m happy you’re loving all my recipes, thank you!
I found this gem of a recipe and my hubby cooked it. I was so tasty and moist! We made 4 fillets and there were no leftovers. The recipe is so easy to make. Easy and delicious = winner!
I’m happy you both loved the recipe Alma! It’s definitely on of my favorite baked salmon recipes as well – and so easy! :)
This is absolutely wonderful! My husband who isn’t a salmon lover does love this! Thanks for recipe!
Yay, always love to hear that! This recipe does seem to win over almost everyone. :) Thanks Sylvia!
Loved this recipe! Simple yet delicious; also, extra points for being broke-college-student friendly! I added capers into the mix for a bit of extra flavor.
Yay, I’m happy you loved the recipe Jessica! It’s one of my favorites as well and so simple and easy to make. Love that you added capers!