Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Tender salmon fillets with a sweet, tangy honey mustard glaze, ready in just 25 minutes.
# 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 It:
01 - Preheat the 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 well combined.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Pat them 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 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The double mustard trick, Dijon for smooth heat and whole grain for texture, creates a glaze that actually sticks and caramelizes instead of sliding off.
- It goes from fridge to table in 25 minutes flat, which means you can pull this off on your most exhausted evening without breaking a sweat.
02 -
- Overbaking salmon is the fastest way to ruin this dish, so start checking at 12 minutes and pull it when the center is just barely set.
- That extra minute under the broil setting at the end creates a caramelized crust that transforms the texture completely.
03 -
- Let the glazed fillets sit for 5 minutes before baking so the honey has time to penetrate the top layer of fish.
- Whole grain mustard is the secret ingredient here, skip it and you lose the rustic texture that makes this glaze special.