Roasted Dijon Salmon

A classic combination of salmon, oil, lemon, and mustard, together with an almost foolproof roasting method, makes this a dish you'll want to prepare every week. Keep it simple (and balanced) by serving it with a crisp green salad.

Serves 4
Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 pieces salmon filet (about 5 ounces each), with skin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh dill, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Place a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; let pan warm 2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil to pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 teaspoon of oil, mustard, and juice. Season salmon with salt and pepper; place in hot skillet, skin side up. Sear 1 minute. Turn salmon, spoon mustard glaze over fish, and immediately place in oven. Roast 8 minutes, or until fish is no longer red inside. Garnish with chopped dill and serve immediately.

Nutritional Data:

Calories: 226
Sat Fat: 2 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 0 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 182 mg
Fiber: 0 g