Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Succulent salmon baked with sweet tangy honey mustard glaze for a quick flavorful main course.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
04 - Brush the honey mustard glaze generously over each fillet, coating the tops and sides.
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 oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
- The glaze strikes that perfect balance between sweet tangy and savory
02 -
- Dont overcook the salmon or it will dry out quickly
- The glaze should be brushed on thickly but some will drip off onto the pan
03 -
- Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge