Honey Mustard Salmon (Printable)

Oven-baked salmon with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze for quick, flavorful meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 170 g each, skin-on or skinless

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

02 - 45 ml Dijon mustard
03 - 30 ml whole grain mustard
04 - 45 ml honey
05 - 15 ml olive oil
06 - 15 ml lemon juice
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 15 ml fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 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 black pepper until fully integrated.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry using paper towels.
04 - Generously spoon the honey mustard sauce over each fillet, spreading evenly to coat the tops.
05 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve accompanied by lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey melts into a glossy glaze that caramelizes just slightly, creating this incredible contrast between sweet, sharp mustard, and tender salmon.
  • It's honestly foolproof—even if you're not confident around fish, the sauce keeps everything moist and forgiving.
  • You can have it on the table in 30 minutes without feeling like you've rushed or compromised on flavor.
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon by even a few minutes turns it from buttery to chalky—set a timer and check early rather than late.
  • The fish continues to cook slightly after you pull it from the oven, so remove it when it's just barely opaque in the thickest part.
  • If your sauce looks separated or broken, the heat was probably too high; that said, a little swirled, rustic glaze is more forgiving than you'd think.
03 -
  • If you want extra caramelization without risking overcooking the fish, broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes after it's mostly done.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge—on a busy weeknight, that 10-minute prep becomes 3 minutes of just spreading and baking.
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