Flaky salmon slathered in creamy dijon mustard and topped with crispy panko and fresh herbs. Skip the boring salmon and add some serious oomph to your weeknight dinner routine with this tasty recipe!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword Dijon Salmon
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2servings
Calories 208kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
2large wild Alaskan salmon fillets skin removed, fresh or frozen
¼cupdijon mustard
1/2-2/3cupplain panko breadcrumbs
1TBSPfresh chopped parsley
1TBSPfresh chopped chives
¼tspgarlic powder
¼tsppaprika
⅛tspdried dill or 1/2 TBSP fresh
2-3TBSPolive oil
sea saltto taste
Instructions
Defrost if using frozen.
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees F.
On a plate, combine panko with parsley, chives, garlic powder, paprika, and dill and season with salt, to taste.
Using a butter knife, spread an even layer of dijon mustard on each side of the salmon, using extra if needed.
Dredge the salmon in the panko mixture, pressing the herbed breading firmly into the fish to coat on both sides.
Heat a pan or skillet with a few spoonfuls of olive oil.
Once your pan is hot, add the salmon and cook on both sides for approx 2-3 minutes each. Try to be gentle, the panko will start to abandon ship if you manhandle the fish too much in the pan. You can add a little more of the breading/herb mixture while cooking if that happens, no worries! Look for a peachy pink/opaque outer layer on each side with a rare center and a golden panko crust.
With a spatula, gently move the salmon to a foil lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the center is fully cooked and opaque.
If you're using a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet, pop that bad boy with the fish directly in the oven.
The result is a crisp, flavorful crust on the outside with a tender flaky inside.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges and garnish with an extra sprinkle of herbs!
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges for a burst of citrus.Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on size/weight of salmon used and enjoy!