Description
Baked Honey Mustard Salmon is a quick and delightful dish that marries sweet honey with tangy mustard, resulting in a flavorful entrée perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With just five key ingredients, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for families. The buttery honey mustard sauce enhances the natural richness of the salmon, creating a meal everyone will love. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or grains for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each)
- 3 tbsp butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together butter, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them skin-side down in the baking dish.
- Spoon the honey mustard mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes until the salmon is flaky and opaque. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg