Description
Salmon sizzles with tangy Dijon mustard sauce, creating a quick restaurant-worthy dinner that brings gourmet flavor straight to your kitchen table. Fresh fish meets zesty seasoning for an effortless meal that delights your taste buds in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high heat zone perfect for salmon.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl until your sauce looks smooth and glossy.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper over your 4 salmon fillets, ensuring even seasoning across each piece.
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the mustard mixture, using a basting brush to cover every surface.
- Place salmon fillets directly on the grill grates, positioning them skin-side down to help prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving the fish, allowing beautiful grill marks to form.
- Carefully flip each fillet using a wide spatula and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove salmon from the grill and let it rest on a clean plate for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Always pat the salmon dry before grilling to ensure a crispy exterior and prevent sticking to the grill grates.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently flaking with a fork – it should be opaque and easily separate when cooked perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap olive oil with Greek yogurt in the sauce to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- If avoiding grilling, this salmon works beautifully baked in a 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes, delivering equally delicious results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg