Ingredients:
- 4 (6 oz) Salmon Fillets
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Melted Butter
- 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Note: A hot oven is crucial for a quick bake that doesn't dry the fish out.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps the fillets from tearing when you go to serve them.
- Pat the 4 (6 oz) Salmon Fillets completely dry. Use a paper towel to remove every bit of surface moisture.
- Season the fish with 1 tsp Sea Salt and 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper. Do this before adding the wet glaze so the seasoning sticks to the protein.
- Whisk together the 3 tbsp Dijon Mustard, 1 tbsp Melted Butter, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, and 1 tsp Lemon Zest. The mixture should look thick and creamy.
- Stir in the 4 cloves minced Garlic and 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes. This ensures the aromatics are evenly distributed.
- Spoon the glaze over each fillet. Use the back of the spoon to spread it all the way to the edges.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and looks opaque.
- Remove from oven and let rest. Allow it to sit for 3 minutes so the juices redistribute.
- Garnish with 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley. Serve immediately while the butter is still warm.