Baked Salmon with garlic & Dijon Mustard

By tisch3240

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped
• 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves pressed
• 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• lemon slices (for effect)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil
2. In a small bowl mix together 2 tbsp chopped parsley , 2-3 pressed cloves garlic, 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1/2tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, 1/8 cup of olive oil & 2 tbsp of lemon juice
3. Slice salmon into even portions. Lay them onto lined baking dish with skin side down.
4. Generously brush all sides of salmon with sauce & top with fresh slices of lemon
5. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12 -15 mins. or until just cooked through & flaky. Don't overcook or it will be dry.