Description
Marry Me Salmon is a show-stopping dish that beautifully combines tender, flavorful salmon with a zesty marinade of garlic, lemon, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste—ideal for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a delightful meal. Each bite is sure to spark joy and maybe even romance around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh skinless salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and brush generously with the marinade.
- Sprinkle chopped herbs evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve garnished with additional lemon wedges or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg