Garlic Dijon Salmon

I love cooking, but I certainly love recipes that only contain a few ingredients! After all, as Julia Child said, “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” This succulent Garlic Dijon Salmon recipe has just five ingredients and is sure to tantalize your taste buds!

Health Canada recommends adults consume at least two servings of fish per week. One serving is equal to 75 grams or 2 ½ ounces or half a cup of cooked fish. It is recommended to emphasize consumption of fatty fish, like salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines as these types are higher in omega 3’s. Omega 3’s are our heart-healthy fats that have anti-inflammatory properties. They lower the risk of heart disease and risk of certain cancers. Additionally, they are also important in brain, nerve and eye development for infants. Omega-3’s may improve our immune system and may play a role in the prevention of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 15-20 minutes
• Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 200 gram each), fresh or frozen
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions for Garlic Dijon Salmon:

1. Firstly, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Secondly, place salmon fillets in a baking dish and spread dijon mustard on the top of fillet.
3. Sprinkle minced garlic over Dijon mustard on salmon.
4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top of the dijon and garlic. Drizzle a little olive oil over top of the breaded salmon fillets.
5. Bake salmon in oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Now it’s your turn! What is your favourite way to cook salmon? Additionally, what types of sides do you enjoy? My salmon recipe here is photographed with my roasted chickpeas and quinoa. Let me know in the comments down below!

Garlic Dijon Salmon

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

This succulent Garlic Dijon Salmon recipe has just five ingredients and is sure to tantalize your taste buds!

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Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (about 200 gram each), fresh or frozen
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and spread dijon mustard on the top of fillet.
3. Sprinkle minced garlic over Dijon mustard on salmon.
4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top of the dijon and garlic. Drizzle a little olive oil over top of the breaded salmon fillets.
5. Bake salmon in oven for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.