Baked Salmon Dijon

Baked Salmon Dijon

This salmon entree is easy to make and will be enjoyed by the whole family.

CAL/SERV :

196

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

6 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

20 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • C fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 3 Tbsp scallions (green onions), rinsed and finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1½ lb salmon fillet, cut into 6 portions (4 oz each)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  2. Whisk sour cream, dill, scallions, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl to blend.
  3. Lightly coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Place salmon, skin side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper, then spread with sauce.
  5. Bake salmon fillets until each is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part, about 20 minutes (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  6. Serve immediately.

Tip: Pairs nicely with steamed broccoli and Parmesan Rice and Pasta Pilaf.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 196, Total fat 7 g, Saturated fat 2 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Total fiber 0 less than 1 g, Protein 27 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Potassium 703 mg.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute