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Best Baked Salmon with Mayo and Cheese you’ll love today!

A delicious and easy recipe for baked salmon topped with a creamy mayo and cheese mixture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down.
  5. Spread an even layer of the mayo and cheese mixture over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce to the mayo mixture.
  • Substitute the cheddar cheese with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan for a different flavor profile.

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