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Honey Mustard Salmon

Savory Honey Mustard Salmon: A Quick and Healthy Delight

This Honey Mustard Salmon recipe is a quick, healthy, and impressive dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining salmon with a sweet and tangy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Wild Sockeye Salmon
  • 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard Can substitute with Dijon
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can replace with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Omit for milder flavor
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is a substitute
For the Salad
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can swap with neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be an alternative
  • 2 medium Zucchini Fresh seasonal vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow Summer Squash
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced Shallots can substitute
For Garnish
  • Pea Tendrils or Micro Greens Optional
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Can substitute with walnuts or omit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Whisk together mustard, honey, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on the sheet pan. Spread the glaze over them.
  4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. In another bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Toss zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and green onions together in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing.
  7. Serve the salmon topped with the salad and garnish with pea tendrils and pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the salmon. Store leftovers separately in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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