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Lemon Dijon Salmon

PART OF: NUTRITION SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS > ALL RECIPES

Serves:  4

Per Serving:  220 calories, 15 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 g carbohydrate,19 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 375 mg sodium

NOTE:  This recipe is OK for those on the LMD (Low Microbial Diet).

Ingredients: 

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

¼ tsp. salt 4 (4-oz) salmon fillets

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill*

Lemon slices as garnish

*The dill needs to be baked onto the fish, please add the dill before baking!

Cooking Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Whisk mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Place salmon fillets on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, brushed lightly with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Spread mustard mixture evenly over topside of each salmon fillet.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Sprinkle evenly with dill and garnish with lemon slices.

Recipe from: American Institute for Cancer Research; Health-e-Recipes August09