Honey Mustard Baked Salmon (Printable Version)
Tender salmon glazed with sweet honey mustard, oven-baked to flaky perfection in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Honey Mustard Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush each fillet generously and evenly with the honey mustard glaze.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center.
05 - Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges alongside steamed vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze is embarrassingly simple but tastes like you spent an hour reducing a fancy sauce.
- Salmon turns out perfectly tender every single time even if you are prone to overcooking fish like I used to be.
02 -
- I once baked the salmon at 180 degrees by accident and it took nearly 25 minutes, so make sure that oven is fully preheated to 200.
- Letting the salmon marinate in the glaze for even 10 minutes transforms the flavor from good to absolutely memorable.
03 -
- A silicone basting brush spreads the glaze more evenly than a spoon and holds onto every bit of that precious mixture.
- Broil for the last 60 seconds if you want a slightly caramelized, sticky top that makes everyone ask what your secret is.