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    By: Melissa

    Oven Baked Salmon in Cast Iron

    This oven baked salmon in cast iron is the most delicious and best way to cook up salmon. When you cook salmon in cast iron in the oven, the skin gets nice and crisp and the salmon comes out so tender and delicious. The dijon topping for this oven baked salmon is so easy to make too and really big on flavor. I highly recommend making this cast iron salmon so you can see how delicious it is and how easy making an amazing salmon dinner can be.

    cast iron salmon in oven
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    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Now if you have followed me for a while, you know I love cooking with cast iron. I make juicy boneless pork chops, Italian baked meatballs and so many other recipes in this heavy duty pan.

    Just recently I tried out cooking salmon in a cast iron skillet in the oven and honestly, I wish I did this sooner. Cooking salmon in cast iron in the oven keeps the salmon filets really tender and it also makes for a quick and simple meal that is ready in 15 minutes.

    The one thing you need to do is to ensure the cast iron pan is nice and hot. To do this, you will need to pre-heat it in an oven before adding the salmon.

    You only need about 10 minutes for this.

    cast iron salmon ingredients

    Ingredients needed

    There are only a few ingredients needed to throw this super simple cast iron salmon together and have it on the table.

    • Salmon filets. About 1 inch thick.
    • Dijon mustard.
    • Olive oil.
    • Spices (salt, pepper and sweet paprika).
    • Lemon slices. Optional

    I like to add lemon slices to the top of my salmon when it is done cooking. It looks pretty and the lemon will impart some of its juices adding a little more flavor.

    If you do not have lemon that is ok. This oven baked dijon salmon will taste amazing without it.

    closeup of tender cast iron salmon
    See how tender the salmon is after cooking in cast iron in the oven.

    How to make oven baked cast iron salmon

    The first thing you want to do is pre-heat the cast iron skillet in the oven. I like to pre-heat the cast iron for about 10 minutes.

    After you have done that, you make the dijon topping for the salmon. This is merely mixing the dijon, olive oil and spices together.

    Very easy!

    dijon topping for cast iron salmon

    Once the dijon topping is made, you can spoon the dijon dressing over the salmon filets. The topping is somewhat thick and it will stick tot he top of the salmon when cooking.

    This gives the most delicious flavor to each bite of salmon when you eat it!

    salmon filets in cast iron
    Adding the dijon coated salmon to heated cast iron pan.

    Once the cast iron skillet is pre-heated and the salmon is nice and coated with the delicious dijon topping, you can now add the salmon to the hot cast iron.

    Be careful during this step since the cast iron is hot! I like to use a fish spatula to place the salmon filets in the pan.

    You will hear the skin sizzle as it hits the cast iron. That is a great sound!

    dijon oven baked salmon

    What to serve with this oven baked salmon in cast iron

    Now that you have made the most delicious and easy salmon ever, you may need some equally delicious sides to go with it. Here are my favorites to go with this salmon.

    • Oven roasted garlic green beans. This is one of my favorites and it involves just green beans, garlic and olive oil roasted to crispy perfection in the same hot oven that the salmon cooks.
    • Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
    • Fluffy Basmati Rice
    • Roasted Broccolini
    • Charred Broccoli
    • Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli

    If you like the dijon topping on this cast iron baked salmon, you should check out my Dijon steak tips recipe. Same great topping but on steak!

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    5 from 4 votes

    Oven Baked Salmon in Cast Iron

    This cast iron oven baked salmon makes tender perfecty cooked salmon and the dijon topping is so delicious.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Equipment

    • 1 large cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • 4 salmon filets about 1 inch thick
    • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon Sweet paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt.
    • lemon slices for serving (oprional)
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Place cast iron in oven for 10 minutes to pre-heat.
    • Make dijon topping my mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
      ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon Sweet paprika, ⅛ teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt.
    • Place salmon filets on a plate and pat dry with paper towels.
      4 salmon filets
    • Add dijon topping to the tops of salmon filets making sure to cover the entire top.
    • Once the cast iron skillet is pre-heated, remove it from the oven with oven mitts.
    • Carefully place salmon skin side down in skillet and place in the oven on middle rack.
    • Cook salmon for 15 minutes or until it is cooked all the way through with an internal temperature of the thickest part reaching about 145 degrees.
    • Once fully cooked add lemon slices to top of salmon and serve immediately.
      lemon slices

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

    See full nutrition disclaimer here
    Course :entertaining, healthy dinner, Main Course

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    1. Anne says

      January 16, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon was amazing! So tender and really delicious

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        January 16, 2023 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Anne. I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      January 12, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and really easy to make!

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      • Melissa says

        January 12, 2023 at 4:37 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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