15-Minute Mustard Salmon: Effortless Flavor Explosion
A simple, high-protein salmon dish with a mustard crust, served with avocado, tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese.
- Author: Zoe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe avocado, halved
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup green olives
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush the tops with whole-grain mustard.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, slice avocado and tomato.
- Arrange cooked salmon, avocado halves, tomato slices, olives, and cheddar cheese on a serving plate.
- Season avocado and tomato lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve fresh for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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