Honey Mustard Salmon
Ingredients
- Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skin on or off
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Honey Mustard Glaze:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- Garnish:
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
- Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
- Brush half the glaze over salmon. Reserve other half.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Turn oven to broil on high.
- Brush remaining glaze over salmon.
- Broil 2 to 3 minutes until glaze caramelizes. Watch closely.
- Remove immediately.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking
Use skin-on fillets if possible for easier cooking
Do not overbake — remove at 145°F internal temperature
Watch broiler closely — glaze burns quickly
Use meat thermometer for accuracy
Let rest 2 minutes after cooking
Choose similar-sized fillets for even cooking
Thaw frozen salmon completely before cooking
Store leftovers up to 2 days
Can skip broiling and bake longer if needed
Use skin-on fillets if possible for easier cooking
Do not overbake — remove at 145°F internal temperature
Watch broiler closely — glaze burns quickly
Use meat thermometer for accuracy
Let rest 2 minutes after cooking
Choose similar-sized fillets for even cooking
Thaw frozen salmon completely before cooking
Store leftovers up to 2 days
Can skip broiling and bake longer if needed