Description
20-Minute Honey Mustard Salmon is a quick and delightful way to enjoy a gourmet meal at home. This easy recipe features tender salmon fillets glazed with a luscious blend of honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing unexpected guests, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Arrange salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Spoon the honey mustard glaze over the salmon until well-coated.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg