A delicious salmon dinner is less than 20 minutes away! This Amazingly Moist Salmon is just that – a moist, flavorful salmon recipe that is as easy as can be.
A fish dinner in less than 30 minutes? Count me in! Also try these Baja Fish Tacos, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia, or homemade Fish Sticks.
I always love salmon recipes. I love salmon to start off with, and it is just so easy to prepare. I used to be scared of preparing any type of fish until I discovered it’s much easier to cook a salmon fillet perfectly than it is to cook a chicken breast perfectly! This salmon is exactly what the title says – amazingly moist. If you are a mayonnaise hater, you’ll probably want to skip this one, but I love it, so I loved this recipe.
How to Make Amazingly Moist Salmon
- Preheat the oven and prep a baking sheet by lining with foil and spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the tops of the filets.
- Bake until the fish is done.
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Amazingly Moist Salmon
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious salmon dinner is less than 20 minutes away! This Amazingly Moist Salmon is just that – a moist, flavorful salmon recipe that is as easy as can be.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 4 salmon filets (about 6 oz each)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500ºF. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then place on the baking sheet. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of each of the filets.
- Bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve.
Recipe Notes:
recipe source: Extraordinary Meals, Ordinary Ingredients
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
Keywords: moist salmon
Yolanda says
Love this recipe I added some garlic and paprika, dill to the mix and a little garlic oil. Absolutely moist salmon and very tasty
★★★★★
Deborah says
Thanks Yolanda – those additions sound amazing!
April says
This tasted so good, I added shredded parmesan to the top and it before I put it in the oven. This is now my new favorite recipe for salmon.
★★★★★
Tammie K. says
Hands down the best salmon recipe I have ever found online!
★★★★★
Therese says
This has become my go-to salmon recipe. Easy and perfect every time.
★★★★★
Rose says
I have made this 5 times we all love it,
★★★★★
Pam says
The amazingly moist salmon is just that AMAZING!! Made it last week for the first time and again last night. It will be in our rotation of salmon for sure. My husband and I both agreed it was the best way yet to enjoy salmon so thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Deborah says
I am so glad it was enjoyed!
Nikki says
Is 500° right?
Numaira says
Hi. I’ve made this 2 times already and 3rd time today. Love this recipe. Although both time I had sliced up the salmon in fillet form and today lathered the spread on a whole salmon so worried if it’ll cook well… oh well
Thanks again for this awesome recipe
B says
I’ve made this 3-4 times since I found it recently. Love it with a Mexican kale salad so I use cilantro instead of parsley. Love this Recipe.
erika says
Thank you so much!
ashley says
both recipes look and sound great! and broccoli is my fave veggie… which means that's a really good looking meal!
Lele says
That bread sounds SPECTACULAR! I love black pepper- I bet it makes a great counterpoint to he other creamy ingredients!
eatme_delicious says
Mmm I love quick breads like that. This one sounds great! Love that there's so much pepper in it.
Gabi says
What a delicious meal!
I'm drooling over it all 🙂
xo
kat says
Sounds like a nice fresh way to make salmon
Patricia Scarpin says
Aren't you neat? 😉
I'm usually disappointed by salmon when eating out because it tends to come to the table rather dry – that's why I know I'm gonna love this recipe, Deb!
Abby says
This meal would be a hit in our house. Brad loves salmon, and I also think it's easy to cook.
Barbara says
Love the sound of that bread!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A great combination! Very pleasant!
Cheers,
Rosa
Grace says
salmon is an entree i don't enjoy, but i do love the name! the bread, on the other hand, appeals to me on every level. spice, cheese, moistness–fabulous.
Ingrid says
I've got no problems with mayo and salmon is always a hit at my house. Now that bread, that bread sounds wonderful! Like can I just have it?
~ingrid
Katerina says
This is the second time I have heard that mayo creates a great marinade basis for fish. A fiend of mine suggested to use it for BBQ-ing and not being a bit BBQ lover I was skeptical but it must be time to try!
Tia says
that cheese bread looks to die for
Jody says
Loved it but needed to cook for at least 15 min,