Dijon Salmon

I love when the prep time for something is less than the cooking time.  Here’s one that takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and then requires baking at 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon filet.  Serve with some fresh steamed summer squash topped with lemon pepper and you have a delicious, nutritious and protein first meal.

Ingredients:

• Three ounce sockeye salmon filet ( you can use any salmon- I used the calories and protein for sockeye because it’s my favorite)
• Three to four teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• Trader Joe’s (or anyone else’s) lemon pepper seasoning

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray a baking pan with olive oil spray ( I use my Misto) or coconut oil spray
3. Pat the salmon filet dry and place on baking pan
4. Spread the Dijon mustard liberally over the salmon filet
5. Give a few twists of lemon pepper seasoning
6. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until fish is just done.  Do not overcook

Nutrition:  Makes 1 serving with approximately

• 159 calories and
• 21.6 grams protein