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Dijon salmon fillet with creamy lemon Dijon sauce and parsley on a ceramic plate

Dijon Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dijon Sauce

Dijon Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dijon Sauce is a quick, flavorful seafood dish with tender salmon and a smooth, creamy sauce. It is an easy choice for a fresh weeknight meal or a simple gathering dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
Dijon Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, as needed
  • Black pepper, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
Creamy Lemon Dijon Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels before adding the glaze.
  3. Combine 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the salmon glaze.
  4. Coat the salmon fillets evenly with the Dijon mixture and arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake the salmon for 12–15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F / 63°C internally.
Sauce and Serving
  1. Mix 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth.
  2. Add the creamy lemon Dijon sauce over the baked salmon and finish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Add the creamy lemon Dijon sauce after baking to help keep the sauce smooth and fresh.