Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Salmon with Mustard Sauce recipe—perfect for a quick yet elegant meal. Featuring tender, oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, this dish is brought to life by a luxurious mustard sauce made from a blend of Dijon and whole grain mustard, honey, creamy heavy cream, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. The sauce, infused with sautéed garlic and fresh parsley, achieves the ideal balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a weeknight winner that’s equally suited for entertaining. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a wholesome, satisfying feast. Perfect for fans of salmon recipes, creamy sauces, and quick gourmet meals!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the mustard sauce. In a small skillet or saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and transfer to serving plates.
Drizzle the mustard sauce over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are generously coated.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or rice.
Calories |
1901 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 332786 mg | 14469% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 142.2 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.