Honey mustard salmon is an easy baked salmon recipe with a sweet, tangy glaze that adds a lot of flavor without much effort. It is one of those simple dinners that feels a little special, but still comes together fast enough for a regular weeknight.
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✅ Recipe Name: Honey Mustard Salmon
🕒 Ready In: ~25 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 servings
🍽 Calories: ~340 per serving (estimated)
🥣 Main Ingredients: Salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic
📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein
👌 Difficulty: Easy - whisk, brush, bake, serve
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This recipe works really well when you want something quick, flavorful, and easy to pair with all kinds of sides. The honey mustard sauce keeps the salmon moist as it bakes and gives it a balance of sweetness and savory flavor that makes it easy to serve with vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
If you want more easy dinner ideas, try our Chicken Feta Burgers, Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil, or Southwest Chicken Salad.
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Why You'll Love this Honey Mustard Salmon:
Sweet and tangy flavor: The honey and Dijon mustard make a simple sauce that gives the salmon plenty of flavor.
Easy weeknight dinner: This recipe comes together quickly with very little prep.
Moist and tender: The honey mustard sauce helps keep the salmon flavorful as it bakes.
Easy to pair with sides: Serve it with rice, potatoes, or vegetables for a simple meal.
Made with simple ingredients: Everything in this recipe is straightforward and easy to keep on hand.
Key Ingredients:
- salmon fillets. Salmon is the star of the recipe, and it bakes up tender and flavorful with the honey mustard sauce. Try to use fillets that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- honey. Adds sweetness and helps the sauce caramelize slightly as the salmon bakes.
- Dijon mustard. Gives the sauce its tangy flavor and pairs really well with the honey and garlic.
- olive oil. Helps smooth out the sauce and keeps the salmon from drying out.
- garlic. Adds savory flavor and balances the sweetness of the honey.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Use a different mustard: Whole grain mustard or spicy brown mustard can work instead of Dijon, though the flavor will be a little different.
- Add lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the honey mustard sauce and pairs well with the salmon.
- Make it a little sweeter: Add a little extra honey if you want a sweeter glaze.
- Use maple syrup instead: Maple syrup can be used in place of honey if you prefer.
- Add herbs: Fresh parsley or dill makes a nice finish on top after baking.
How to Make Honey Mustard Salmon:
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Place the salmon fillets on the foil-lined pan. Spoon or brush the honey mustard sauce over the salmon fillets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Use similar-sized fillets: Salmon fillets that are close in size will cook more evenly.
- Line the pan with foil: This makes cleanup easier and helps keep the sauce from sticking to the pan.
- Do not overbake: Salmon cooks quickly, so start checking it near the lower end of the bake time to keep it tender.
- Brush on all the sauce: Coating the tops well helps give the salmon the best honey mustard flavor as it bakes.
- Serve right away: Honey mustard salmon is best warm, right out of the oven, when the texture is most tender.
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store leftover honey mustard salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm it gently in the microwave or in a 300°F oven just until heated through so the salmon does not dry out.
Best fresh: Honey mustard salmon is best right after baking, when the texture is the most tender.
Honey Mustard Salmon FAQs:
Honey mustard salmon usually takes about 12 to 15 minutes to bake at 400°F, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Honey mustard salmon goes well with rice, roasted potatoes, green beans, asparagus, broccoli, or a simple salad. It is an easy main dish to pair with all kinds of sides.
Yes, you can make the honey mustard sauce ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use. The salmon itself is best baked fresh, but leftovers can also be stored and reheated.
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Honey Mustard Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the foil-lined pan.
- Spoon or brush the honey mustard sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches your preferred doneness.
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Notes
- Use similar-sized fillets: Salmon fillets that are close in size will cook more evenly.
- Line the pan with foil: This makes cleanup easier and helps keep the sauce from sticking to the pan.
- Do not overbake: Salmon cooks quickly, so start checking it near the lower end of the bake time to keep it tender.
- Brush on all the sauce: Coating the tops well helps give the salmon the best honey mustard flavor as it bakes.
- Serve right away: Honey mustard salmon is best warm, right out of the oven, when the texture is most tender.
Mary says
This was a very delicious recipe.