Mustard-Herb Salmon with Asparagus Salad
This recipe features salmon fillets coated with a flavorful mustard and herb crust, then baked to perfection. It is served with a warm asparagus salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, olive oil, dried dill, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- While the salmon bakes, steam or blanch the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the warm asparagus with lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Serve the mustard-and-herb-crusted salmon immediately with the warm asparagus salad.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
- You can use other herbs like thyme or oregano in the crust.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mustard mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 1/4 of asparagus salad
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg