Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard (Printable)
Golden salmon fillets glazed with honey mustard, baked until tender and flaky. A simple yet impressive main dish ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Mustard Glaze
04 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
04 - Spoon or brush the honey mustard glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
06 - Transfer to plates, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns a healthy weeknight protein into a sweet and savory treat without any heavy sauces.
- The cleanup is incredibly fast since everything cooks on a single sheet pan.
02 -
- Overcooking is the enemy of salmon, so pull it out when it still has a slight translucence in the center.
- Letting the fish rest for a few minutes off the heat helps it finish cooking and keeps it juicy.
03 -
- Broil the fish for the last two minutes if you want the glaze to bubble and caramelize.
- Watch it closely during this time so the sugars do not burn.