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A close-up of a perfectly baked honey mustard salmon fillet on a plate, garnished with fresh parsley. The glaze is golden brown and caramelized.

Honey Mustard Salmon (Easy, 20-Minute Recipe!)

This incredibly easy Honey Mustard Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner! A simple 5-ingredient glaze creates a deliciously caramelized, moist, and tender salmon fillet that's on the table in just 20 minutes. A healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-on or skinless
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Parchment paper

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until the glaze is smooth.
  4. Spoon about three-quarters of the honey mustard glaze over the salmon fillets, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For extra caramelization, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a minute before serving. Drizzle with the remaining glaze if desired.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overbake the salmon! Check for doneness at 12 minutes. The internal temperature should be around 135-140°F.
Tip 2: For easy cleanup, do not skip the parchment paper. The caramelized honey can be difficult to clean.
Tip 3: Patting the salmon dry before seasoning ensures the glaze sticks and the edges get nicely browned.
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