Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon (Printable)
Salmon fillets baked in a sweet, tangy honey mustard glaze for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Honey Mustard Glaze
02 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Spoon or brush the honey mustard glaze generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze is sweet, tangy, and smoky all at once, and it comes together with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
- It looks like something from a restaurant menu but the entire thing start to finish takes less than half an hour.
02 -
- Do not overbake the salmon because it continues cooking from residual heat during that short rest and dry salmon is the only real mistake you can make here.
- A quick one to two minute blast under the broiler at the end creates a gorgeous caramelized crust that is absolutely worth the extra attention.
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before glazing because any surface moisture creates a barrier between the fish and that beautiful honey mustard coating.
- Taste the glaze before applying it and adjust the honey or mustard ratio to your preference because mustard potency varies wildly between brands.