This Baked Mustard Salmon is the perfect combination of tangy, zesty, and savory flavors. With just a handful of ingredients iInfused with omega-3 and tons of antioxidants, you’ll have a heart healthy and delicious dinner ready in no time.The mustard brings a bright punch of flavor, while the Old Bay seasoning and lemon zest make each bite irresistibly fresh. Best of all, it bakes hands-free in the oven, so you can prep a side dish while the salmon cooks.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Season the salmon. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.

3. Add the mustard mixture. Spread mustard evenly over the tops of the fillets. Sprinkle with lemon zest for extra brightness.

4. Top with lemon slices. Lay a thin slice of lemon on each salmon fillet.

5. Bake. Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

6. Serve. Remove from the oven and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.

Each serving provides a natural source of omega-3s, essential for cardiovascular wellness and cognitive vitality.

Average omega-3 in salmon

• Farmed Atlantic salmon: ~1.8–2.5 g omega-3 (EPA + DHA) per 100 g (3.5 oz) cooked.

Since each of your fillets is ~5 oz (~142 g raw, ~120 g cooked):

• Farmed salmon fillet: ~2.2–3 g omega-3.

Fish Scale (per 3.5 oz serving, cooked)

• 5 stars (very high): Salmon, mackerel, sardines (1–2.5 g)
• 4 stars (high): Trout, anchovies, herring (0.8–1.2 g)
• 3 stars (moderate): Tuna, seabass (0.3–0.6 g)
• 2 stars (low): Cod, halibut, snapper (0.1–0.2 g)
• 1 star (very low): Tilapia, catfish, shellfish (<0.1 g)

salmon is 5 stars — one of the richest sources of omega-3s you can eat.

Per fillet serving: Calories: 296kcal, Protein: 28.6g, Fat: 18.7g, Carbohydrates: 0.4g, Sodium: 285mg