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Baked salmon Dijon

From the book of weeknights @weeknights · published 2026-11-12

From National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · Easy · sheet pan

Goes with Baked french fries, Green beans with garlic and herbs

Ingredients

  • fat-free sour cream 1 cup (240 g)
  • dried dill 2 tsp
  • scallions — finely chopped 3 Tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp
  • lemon juice 2 Tbsp
  • salmon fillet — cut into 6 pieces 1 1/2 lb
  • garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • ground black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • cooking spray

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk the sour cream, dill, scallions, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  3. Set the salmon on the baking sheet, skin side down. Season with the garlic powder and pepper, then spread the sauce over the top.
  4. Bake about 20 minutes, until the thickest part is opaque and flakes with a fork (145°F inside). Serve right away.