Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon Recipe

Flaky, juicy salmon fillets baked to perfection with a crispy Dijon mustard and breadcrumb crust! This recipe keeps the salmon incredibly moist thanks to the skin-on method and flavorful Dijon topping. Get ready for a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 471.1 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon

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How to Make Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a shallow baking pan or sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
  3. Place salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) skin-side down on the prepared foil.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard evenly over the top of each fillet. Season generously with salt and lemon pepper.
  5. Top each fillet with 1/4 - 1/3 cup of dry breadcrumbs.
  6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, restaurant-quality baked salmon!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

79g

Carbs

7g