Baked salmon with asparagus and Dijon glaze for dinner!
A delicious and healthy baked salmon dish paired with tender asparagus and a tangy Dijon glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
- Brush the Dijon glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Season with salt and pepper, and place lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist.
- This dish pairs well with a side of quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg