Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard (Printable)

Tender salmon glazed with honey mustard, baked until golden and flaky

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 garlic clove, minced
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges, to serve

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
04 - Spoon the honey mustard sauce evenly over each fillet, spreading to coat the tops completely.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - Transfer to plates, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into a sticky sweet and tangy coating that keeps the salmon incredibly moist
  • This entire dish comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero prep work
  • The mustard balance means you get depth without any harsh vinegar bite
02 -
  • The glaze will darken as it bakes, this is normal and creates those delicious caramelized edges
  • Salmon continues cooking after you remove it from the oven, so pull it when it is slightly underdone
  • If your fillets vary in thickness, remove the thinner ones a few minutes early
03 -
  • Let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for more even cooking
  • Always check for small bones by running your fingers along the fillet before cooking

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