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Balsamic Dijon Salmon

A quick & easy recipe for baked salmon with a balsamic Dijon sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4-113g each (4 ounces) salmon fillets
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) honey
  • 22ml (1 1/2 tbsp) Dijon mustard
  • 10ml (2 tsp) sesame oil
  • 5-10ml (1-2 tsp) sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 232C (450F)
  • In a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard and sesame oil. Combine well.
    Someone whisking balsamic Dijon sauce in a small bowl.
  • Line a baking pan with silver foil and place salmon pieces on it 1" apart from each other.
    Pieces of raw salmon on silver foil.
  • Spoon balsamic Dijon sauce evenly over salmon and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
    Someone sprinkling salmon with sesame seeds
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the thickest part of the salmon. Make sure not to over cook. Spoon any sauce that has accumulated in the bottom of the pan over the salmon and serve.

Notes

See the "How To Make This" & "Tips For Success" sections above the recipe for more detailed information on the process. 
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