This recipe combines tender Dijon salmon with crispy baby potatoes for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The creamy dill sauce adds a zesty kick to complement the dish perfectly.
Author:Touria Elkoudssi
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:55 mins
Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main-course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
700 g baby potatoes, washed – no need to peel
2 tbsp sea salt flakes
Olive oil spray
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp freshly minced garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp sea salt flakes
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
Salmon:
4 salmon fillets, skin on
½ cup whole-egg mayonnaise
½ cup Greek yoghurt
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
Juice and zest of ½ lemon
1 tsp finely chopped capers
1 tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp honey (optional)
1 tbsp water (optional)
Additional:
Green leafy salad
½ lemon, sliced into rounds
Instructions
Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) fan-forced.
Cook potatoes: Toss potatoes with salt, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes.
Prepare salmon: Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, dill, lemon juice and zest, capers, salt, and honey. Spread over salmon fillets and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve: Serve the salmon with crispy potatoes, salad, and lemon slices.
Notes
Skin-on salmon fillets help maintain the shape of the fish during cooking.
You can adjust the honey and water in the sauce based on your desired sweetness and consistency.