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Honey mustard salmon, garnished with lemon wedges, served on a white platter.

Baked Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Honey mustard salmon is a dish that’s incredibly easy to make yet looks and tastes like something you’d order at a fancy restaurant. The salmon gets perfectly tender and flaky, while the honey mustard glaze adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor to the dish. Just make the sauce, brush the salmon, and pop it in the oven to bake to perfection - it’s dinner made special, without the hassle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet
  • ½ tablespoon thyme
  • lemon wedges garnish

For the honey mustard sauce:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the salmon, skin side down, in the center.
  • Use a basting brush or the back of a spoon to spread the sauce all over the top of the salmon. Sprinkle the thyme over the sauce.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor and texture. Wild-caught salmon tends to have a richer taste and firmer texture compared to farm-raised.
  • Overcooking the salmon can make it super firm, dry, and chalky. You’ll know that it’s ready when it flakes easily with a fork, but still moist.
  • Feel free to adjust the taste of the sauce by adding more honey for sweetness or extra mustard for a tangy kick.
  • Honey mustard salmon can also be grilled. Just place the fillets in a lightly-oiled piece of aluminum foil and cook, covered,  in a preheated grill over medium-high heat (about 400 F) for about 12 minutes, then open up the foil and grill for 2-3 minutes more.
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Serve: For a simple dinner, enjoy honey mustard salmon on its own or with your favorite side dishes. Garlic mashed potatoes, buttered green beans, a scoop of rice, or your favorite green salad. For special celebrations, serve this dish alongside roasted veggies, couscous, or even a creamy risotto. 
Store: Place leftover salmon in a shallow airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. To reheat, pop in the oven at 350 F until warmed through. Instead of reheating, cut leftovers into pieces and add to a salad, wrap, or sandwich the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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