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Baked Dijon Salmon

Baked Dijon Salmon

Salmon fillets with tangy Dijon and herb topping

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

25m

Total

340

Calories

34g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

3g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

2g

Net Carbs

21g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

15

Absorption speed

0

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 4 (6oz each) Salmon fillets (skin-on)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Almond flour
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan, dill, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest

  3. 3

    Drizzle in olive oil and mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

  4. 4

    Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels

  5. 5

    Place salmon skin-side down on baking sheet

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper

  7. 7

    Spread a generous layer of Dijon mustard on top of each fillet

  8. 8

    Press almond-herb mixture firmly onto the mustard

  9. 9

    Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily and topping is golden

  10. 10

    Salmon should reach 145°F internal temperature

  11. 11

    Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes

  12. 12

    Serve with lemon wedges and roasted asparagus

💡 Tips

  • •Mustard helps the topping adhere and adds tangy flavor
  • •Don't overbake or salmon will be dry
  • •Can prepare topping mixture ahead
  • •Skin peels off easily after baking if you want to remove it