Description
Delicious salmon fillets glazed with apricot preserves and Dijon mustard, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix apricot preserves and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Generously spoon the glaze over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest briefly before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Ensure the salmon is fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg