
Gourmet Broiled Salmon with Dijon Mustard Glaze
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly broiled salmon with a tangy Dijon mustard glaze. Enjoy this delicious and healthy meal in minutes!
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2.00 filletsSalmon fillets (skin-on)(6-8 ounces each, about 1-inch thick)
- 1.00 teaspoonKosher salt(Diamond Crystal recommended)
- 2.00 grindsFreshly ground black pepper(To taste)
- 2.00 tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil(High quality for best flavor)
- 1.00 tablespoonDijon mustard(For a tangy glaze)
- 2.00 wedgesLemon wedges(For serving)
Instructions
Preheat broiler and position rack 6 inches from heat source.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Whisk together olive oil and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Brush mustard mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Broil for 6-8 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked through.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Check doneness by piercing the thickest part of the fillet with a knife; it should be opaque with a slightly pink center.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Reduce cooking time for thinner fillets.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Estimated time: 1 minutes