Mustard and Ginger Salmon

• 6 :salmon fillets, about 3 pounds
• 1 (2-inch) piece:ginger, peeled and chopped
• 4 tablespoons:Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon:prepared crushed garlic
• 3 tablespoons:olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon:salt
• 1/4 teaspoon:pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Rinse salmon and pat dry. Place in prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until creamy. Pour over salmon.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Arrange on individual plates and serve.

This is an original recipe from my good friend Monet. One night after work, I went over for dinner and she had made this salmon. I craved it for years and finally had it again when we were testing it for the cookbook. Double the sauce and serve extra on the side for dipping.