Oven-Roasted Salmon with Garlic and Dijon Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Moist salmon fillets roasted with a tangy garlic and Dijon mustard glaze, delivering a bright and savory flavor perfect for an easy dinner. This seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped (optional) fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp lemon zest until smooth.
Step 3: Brush the garlic mustard glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Roast the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the fillets before serving for a fresh herbal note.