Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with nonstick spray (or use parchment paper).

Step 2

Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared pan. Season the top of each fillet with plenty of salt and pepper. Sprinkle with garlic powder.

Step 3

In a small bowl, stir together Dijon mustard and brown sugar until smooth. Spread the Dijon mixture on top of each salmon fillet.

Step 4

Roast in the oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. For a crispy, browned exterior, place the salmon under the broiler during the final 1-2 minutes of cooking time. Just make sure that you keep a close eye on it so that the sugars don’t burn.

Step 5

Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired.