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Square side shot of brown sugar roasted Dijon mustard salmon in a cast iron pan.
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Dijon Mustard Salmon

This 4-ingredient roasted salmon with a simple brown sugar Dijon mustard glaze is a restaurant-quality dinner in just 15 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword brown sugar salmon, Dijon mustard salmon, dijon salmon recipe, roasted salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 - 4 people
Calories 238kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 3-4 salmon fillets (about 5-6 ounces each)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Optional garnish: lemon wedges, chopped fresh parsley, basil, thyme, or chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with nonstick spray. Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared pan. Season the top of each fillet with plenty of salt and pepper. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
    Process shot showing how to make Dijon mustard salmon.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard and brown sugar until smooth.
    Dijon mustard glaze for roasted salmon.
  • Spread the Dijon mixture on top of each salmon fillet.
    Brushing salmon with a brown sugar and Dijon mustard glaze.
  • Roast the salmon in the oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. For a crispy, browned exterior, place the salmon under the broiler during the final 1-2 minutes of cooking time. Just make sure that you keep a close eye on it so that the sugars don’t burn. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired.
    Horizontal overhead shot of Dijon mustard salmon with brown sugar glaze in a roasting pan.

Notes

  • You don't need to use all of the brown sugar glaze on your fish. Adjust the amount of seasoning and the amount of glaze to suit your taste.
  • Season the fish with other herbs and spices before adding the glaze. We love to sprinkle on some of this all-purpose seasoning, but dried herbs, paprika, or even spicy cayenne would be great, too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg