Description
Baked Honey Mustard Salmon is the perfect blend of simplicity and flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special dinners. This dish features succulent salmon fillets baked to perfection and topped with a homemade honey mustard sauce that combines sweet and tangy notes. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a family-friendly meal that is both nutritious and satisfying. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete dining experience that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each)
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- 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 spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened butter, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and season both sides with salt and pepper before placing them skin-side down in the baking dish.
- Generously spoon the honey mustard mixture over each fillet.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg