Dijon Crusted Salmon
An easy, flavorful way to prepare salmon. Quick and easy way to eat healthy!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets approximately 6 oz. each
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Drizzle medium baking dish with 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
- In small bowl, toss Panko breadcrumbs with the other 1 Tbsp. oil to moisten.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place in baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tsp. Dijon mustard on each fillet. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle the moistened Panko breadcrumbs evenly across the fillets. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
- Bake, uncovered, for 12 minutes. Switch oven to broil and brown the tops for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning. Salmon is done when it flakes easily and temperature reads 135° F.
Notes
Suggestion: Serve over a fresh arugula salad dressed with a squeeze of lemon juice, drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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