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15-Minute Mustard Salmon: Effortless Flavor Explosion

mustard salmon

A simple, high-protein salmon dish with a mustard crust, served with avocado, tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush the tops with whole-grain mustard.
  3. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While salmon cooks, slice avocado and tomato.
  6. Arrange cooked salmon, avocado halves, tomato slices, olives, and cheddar cheese on a serving plate.
  7. Season avocado and tomato lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve fresh for best flavor.

Nutrition

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