Super Easy Baked Salmon
2 – 6 ounce filets of salmon
Meat or fish rub
3 tsp of Dijon mustard (no sugar)
1 tsp of dried bread crumbs
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil spray
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the bottom of your oven-proof pan with olive oil spray.
Place the salmon filets skin-side down in the pan. Spray with olive oil spray. Spread a thin layer of mustard across the top of the salmon. I just do this with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on your favorite fish rub or even a meat rub. I just choose the flavoring I am craving. I find it really doesn’t matter if the rub was designed for fish or not. If I want Cajun for example I don’t check if it’s for Cajun fish dishes; even one for steak will work just fine.
Sprinkle on a bit of grated sea salt and pepper (optional –- depends on what rub you used. This might be over-kill).
Now sprinkle on the bread crumbs. Spray the top of the fish with olive oil spray again. This will help it crisp up the crust while it bakes.
Bake for up to 15 minutes or until the salmon is done the way you like it. Most filet pieces will be medium in 15 minutes. If you like yours more rare, back off on the cooking time and similarly, cook longer for a well-done fish. You can always check it by poking it with a sharp knife and taking a peek.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Zola
