This delicious Honey Mustard Salmon comes together in about 20 minutes and is baked for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love!
Ingredients Breakdown
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this amazing dish:
- 4 salmon fillets: You can use fresh or frozen (just thaw them out first!).
- 1/4 cup honey: The star of our sauce! Sweet and sticky goodness.
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard: Adds a lovely tang, feel free to use yellow mustard if that’s what you’ve got!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil: This helps the salmon stay moist and adds a nice flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste: A couple pinches here and there are always a must!
- Lemon wedges for serving: Brightens up the dish and adds that zesty touch we all love.
Let’s Get Cooking!
Alright, let’s dive into this heavenly salmon dish!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is one of those important steps because we want our salmon to cook perfectly, flaky and tender!
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until well combined, creating a deliciously sticky, sweet-tangy sauce that you’ll want to lick off the spoon! (Can you picture it? So good!)
Season the salmon fillets: Place them skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and then sprinkle a couple pinches of salt and pepper on top. Just enough to wake up that fishy flavor!
Next, drizzle the honey mustard sauce all over the salmon. Don’t be shy! Make sure each fillet is evenly coated, this stuff oozes flavor!
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. The salmon should be flaky and cooked through (a little pink in the middle is totally fine), and it should look so pretty, golden brown and glistening!
Finally, serve with lemon wedges on the side. When you squeeze that lemon over the top? Wow! Your taste buds will be in a fiesta!
If you loved this Honey Mustard Salmon, be sure to check out my Marry Me Salmon or my Easy Salmon Cakes for more quick and delicious meals!
Why This Honey Mustard Salmon Works
Quick & Easy
Let’s be real: this dish comes together in under 20 minutes! And who doesn’t love that? Dinner doesn’t have to be a production that requires hours of your life.
Minimal Clean-Up
Since we’re baking the salmon on a single sheet pan, the cleanup is so easy! Just toss the parchment paper in the trash, and you’re done!
Budget-Friendly
Salmon? It can be a luxury, but with a little smart shopping, you can find really good deals on it. And, the other ingredients? Totally affordable. Basically, this dish is a total win!
Family Favorite
I promise you, the whole family will love it, my kids inhale it! When the little ones are begging for seconds, you know you’ve struck gold in the kitchen!
Customizable
The secret to a delicious salmon dish like this is adapting it to your taste! Don’t have Dijon or honey? No worries. Got some teriyaki sauce lying around? Use that instead. This beauty is flexible, which makes it even better!
Serving and Storage Tips
What to Serve With This
This honey mustard salmon pairs beautifully with so many sides! Here are a few ideas to make a full, hearty meal:
- Steamed veggies: Broccoli, asparagus, or green beans are perfect! Just a little seasoning, and they’re good to go!
- Rice or quinoa: Fluffy rice or nutty quinoa make a great base to soak up all that yummy sauce!
- Simple salad: A fresh, crisp salad can really brighten up your plate!
Storage
Leftovers? No problem! You can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days. Just remember to eat them up quick, we wouldn’t want them to go to waste!
Reheating Instructions
When you’re ready to enjoy your leftovers, the best method is to pop them back in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through. You want to retain that delightful flaky texture!
Freezer Friendly
Now, while freezing can work, just remember that it might change the texture slightly. If you decide to go this route, wrap the salmon fillets tightly in plastic wrap and then tuck them into a freezer bag. They should be good for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, just thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake!
Let’s keep it real, dinner shouldn’t have to be complicated. I’m all about making flavorful meals that make weeknights a breeze while also keeping your family happy. The combination of honey and mustard in this recipe? Pure magic! You’ll love it as much as I do, I promise!
So what are you waiting for? Get your salmon and let’s make some magic happen in the kitchen tonight! Happy cooking, friends!
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Honey Mustard Salmon
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Paleo
Description
This delicious Honey Mustard Salmon comes together in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup! A quick and easy family-friendly dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until well combined.
- Season the salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the honey mustard sauce over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or spices. This recipe is flexible, switch ingredients based on what you have!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg