Description
Grilled Salmon with Dijon Mustard Sauce – A Flavorful Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skin-off, ~6 oz each)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (extra)
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Herbs de Provence or a mix of thyme, rosemary, oregano
- (Optional) ½ tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes for a mild kick
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh chopped parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 °F / 200 °C) or use a grill pan on the stovetop. Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush each with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, and herbs. If using smoked paprika or chili flakes, stir them in for extra depth. Reserve half for basting during grilling; save the rest for drizzling over cooked salmon.
- Place salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin-side down if applicable. Grill for 4–5 minutes without moving to form clean grill marks. Brush the top of each fillet with some of the mustard sauce. Flip gently and grill for another 3–6 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is cooked through (internal temperature ~125–130 °F for medium). Brush once more with sauce during the final minute.
- Transfer salmon to plates. Drizzle remaining mustard sauce on top. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 100mg