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    Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe

    May 1, 2019 By Dawn - Girl Heart Food 27 Comments

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    A piece of honey mustard salmon with vegetables and lemon wedge on a plate.

    If you’re looking for an easy seafood dinner, try this honey mustard salmon recipe! Oven-baked salmon fillets are glazed and roasted on one sheet pan with veggies. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s sure to be a regular in your dinner rotation!

    A fillet of honey mustard salmon with vegetables and lemon wedge on a blue plate.

    In our home I’m the popcorn fanatic. I just love it, especially with a little melted butter on top and maybe a sprinkling of salt. Hubby, on the other hand, isn’t a huge popcorn lover … or so he says.

    I swear, I make a bowl and every single time he digs in. But, he’ll still say he isn’t a fan.

    Um, no, hubby. You like popcorn, LOL.

    You may be asking, ‘Dawn, what’s popcorn gotta do with honey Dijon salmon?’ Well, hubby proclaims he isn’t a huge fan of salmon because whenever we eat it at a restaurant it’s usually overcooked and just okay. I can’t blame him, though. Ain’t nobody got time for dry salmon, am I right? I made this honey mustard salmon recipe for him the other day and he dug in.

    I asked for his assistance while I was photographing the pics and was towards the end of the photo shoot; He thought I was finished and started shoving the salmon into his piehole. Best compliment ever!

    So, whether hubby loved the honey mustard sauce, the oven-baked salmon fillet itself or the whole sum of its parts, it was a winner in our home. Winner winner easy salmon dinner!

    Fan of sheet-pan dinners? Try this oven-baked cod recipe!

    Ingredients for a honey mustard salmon and vegetable recipe.

    Why We Love This Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe

    • It’s cooked on one pan! Hello easy cleanup.
    • There’s not a whole lot of ingredients (and the ones that are used are pretty basic).
    • Dinner is on the table in under 30 minutes!
    • It tastes delicious!
    Two raw salmon fillets on a plate.

    Honey Mustard Sauce

    This honey mustard sauce is really simple! There’s literally 3 ingredients:

    • Dijon mustard
    • Whole Grain Mustard
    • Honey

    I like to use whole grain mustard because of the look it gives (we eat with our eyes, right?). If you only have Dijon on hand, just use that!

    Raw asparagus on a wooden board.

    How to Cook Salmon Fillets in the Oven

    Generally, I like a cook time of roughly 5 minutes per inch of thickness (measure at thickest part of the fillet to determine thickness) cooked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for my oven-baked salmon. For me, it gives a perfectly cooked salmon fillet without being dry.

    Obviously, you want the salmon to be cooked, but you don’t want to overcook it. Overcooking means dry salmon that tastes kinda chalky, bland and not moist. Cook times will vary depending on things like the thickness of the salmon fillets and desired doneness.

    In Canada, the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for fish is 158 degrees Fahrenheit (according to the Government of Canada). In the United States, the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for fish is 145 degrees Fahrenheit (according to Foodsafety.gov). Not sure? Invest in an instant read food thermometer. They’re pretty inexpensive and a handy tool to have in the kitchen.

    Having said that, just like with steak, different people like their salmon cooked to different levels. One person may enjoy their salmon just cooked, while another may love it well done.  Therefore, simply adjust cooking time to how you like it. You do what you feel is best for you and your taste buds!

    How to Make This Recipe

    Make sure pin bones are removed from the salmon fillets. Usually when you buy from your fishmonger, they are removed. However, sometimes there are ones that have been missed. I like to gently and slowly run my fingers along the sides of the salmon fillets and over top. You can feel any bones as they are hard. Use a set of really good tweezers and pluck them out at an angle and discard. Still, when enjoying the cooked salmon, be careful of any missed bones.

    Prior to cooking, remove salmon from the fridge for about 10 minutes.

    Then, to make this recipe:

    1. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
    2. Mix together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard and honey. Brush or spoon over salmon
    3. Fold narrow end of salmon fillets underneath. This helps even them out a little for a better cook. The salmon is cooked skin side down.
    4. Drizzle veggies with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then, bake salmon and veggies on prepared parchment lined sheet pan and enjoy!

    Full details are in the recipe card below.

    Collage of steps to make sheet pan honey mustard glazed salmon fillets and vegetables.

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    Two cooked honey Dijon salmon fillets on parchment paper.

    Should I Leave the Skin on Salmon?

    The objective with oven baked salmon is not to crisp the skin like you would with pan seared salmon.

    You can certainly remove, but I like to leave the skin on because (mostly) it’s less work. Plus, it helps to retain moisture. I just eat the salmon after it’s cooked and not the skin. If you still want to remove, you can.

    Do I Need to Flip the Salmon Fillets?

    Nope! No flipping required. Just place the honey Dijon salmon and veggies on the sheet pan and bake.

    A close-up the interior of a fillet of oven-baked salmon, with a fork resting in front of it.

    How to Know When It’s Done

    Basically, the salmon should be cooked through, flake easily with a fork at the thickest part and reach the internal temperature mentioned above. If not, place bake in the oven to continue cooking.

    Evidence of my hubby digging into the salmon before I finished taking photos.

    A partially eaten oven-baked salmon fillet on a blue plate.

    More Recipe Tips

    Like mentioned above, cook time will vary depending on a couple of things, like: how thick your salmon is and how you like it cooked.

    Go for the freshest, best quality salmon fillets you can get your little hands on (but that goes without saying, right?). Get to know your fishmonger. Markets typically get their fish delivery at certain times or days every week. If you don’t know, don’t be afraid to ask how fresh the fish is. For this sheet-pan salmon recipe, I used ‘Atlantic salmon fillets‘.

    Speaking of salmon fillets, I like to get centre cut if I can for even (pretty) pieces.

    Maple mustard salmon is delicious too. Use maple syrup instead of honey. Use a little less, about 1 tablespoon, as maple syrup is more runny than honey.

    For the veggie component of this easy baked salmon recipe, I used zucchini and asparagus. Those work lovely because the cook time was very minimal and that’s what I had on hand. Rather use another veggie? Go for it! Looking for another side? How about this apple & gouda mixed green salad?

    And if you want to add another layer of flavour to your veggies, sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan cheese.

    I like to bake the veggies less than the salmon fillets (because I still want a little bite). So, you can either give the veggies a few minutes head start and then put the salmon fillets on the pan to cook OR put everything on the pan to start with and remove the veggies partway through. It’s up to you!

    A forkful of a piece of honey mustard salmon.

    More Delicious Seafood Recipes

    • Traditional Newfoundland Cod-au-Gratin
    • Oven Baked Fish Tacos
    • Fish Curry
    • Fish Pie

    Hope you love this easy oven baked salmon recipe!

    If you make this honey mustard salmon recipe, please leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed!

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    A fillet of honey mustard salmon with vegetables and lemon wedge on a blue plate.

    Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe

    Dawn – Girl Heart Food
    If you're looking for an easy seafood dinner, try this honey mustard salmon recipe! Oven-baked salmon fillets are glazed and roasted on one sheet pan with veggies. Made in under 30 minutes, it's sure to be a regular in your dinner rotation!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 370 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Honey Mustard Salmon

    • 12 ounces salmon fillets (two (6 ounce) fillets)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • ½ tablespoon whole grain mustard
    • 1.5 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon chives , minced (garnish, optional)
    • lemon wedge/juice (optional, for serving)

    Veggies

    • 6 ounces asparagus (about 12 to 15 stalks (trim those woody ends))
    • 1 zucchini , cut into slices
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Remove salmon from the fridge for about 10 minutes or so before baking. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.  
    • Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, place on prepared sheet pan and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
    • Stir together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard and honey in a small bowl. Brush salmon with sauce. Fold under narrow end of salmon (this will help it cook more evenly). 
    • Place asparagus and zucchini on sheet pan with salmon, drizzle veggies with olive oil (massaging well to coat) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. If you like it really well done, cook a few minutes more.
      If after 12 to 15 minutes salmon doesn't flake easily with a fork, continue cooking, checking on in 1 minute or so intervals. 
      NOTES: 
      I like to check on the salmon at the 12 minute mark, making sure it doesn't overcook. As mentioned in post above, cook times will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
      For the veggie component of this recipe, I like to remove at the 10 to 12 minute mark so they don't overcook.
    • Garnish salmon with minced chives, if desired, and give veggies a squeeze of lemon juice (optional). Enjoy! 
      Optional:  Let salmon rest for 5 minutes before digging in!

    Notes

    See post above for more tips and details on making this recipe.

    Nutrition (ESTIMATE ONLY)

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 837mgPotassium: 1261mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg

    Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.

    Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.

    Keyword cooking for two, honey Dijon salmon, oven baked salmon recipe
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    Comments

    1. Holly

      May 10, 2019 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Cooking for two can be a challenge and I love your recipe for salmon — perfect to prepare in just the right quantity! And that honey mustard sauce is going to find it way on to chicken and other fish in our house too. So good!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 15, 2019 at 9:23 am

        I agree! Thank you Holly! It is a yummy one 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kelly | Foodtasia

      May 09, 2019 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      The piece where hubby took a bite made the perfect shot! The salmon looks so perfect and the honey mustard sauce sounds delish! Love the whole grain mustard in it. This will definitely show up on my dinner rotation a LOT. So easy and so good!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 10, 2019 at 10:03 am

        Thanks Kelly!! It’s a yummy one for sure 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      May 07, 2019 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      This is so funny because my hubby claims he doesn’t like blue cheese dressing – uh yeah he does! And to tell you the truth, he’s the same with salmon! I’m totally making this for him and see what happens! I’m sure he’ll be eating every bite!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 09, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        Haha!! Hope you both love it! Thank you Kathy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jeff the Chef

      May 06, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      I love stumbling upon new salmon recipes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 06, 2019 at 1:25 pm

        It’s a yummy one for sure 🙂

        Reply
    5. Valentina

      May 03, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      Dawn, this looks PERFECT! I totally agree with your husband, salmon in restaurants is so often overcooked and therefore SO disappointing. My entire family loves salmon and they will especially enjoy this recipe! A touch of honey, and the kids are in. 😉 Seriously, the close up of the texture of your finished salmon has my mouth watering. And it’s odd for me to crave fish at breakfast time! LOL! Have a great weekend! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 06, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks a million, Valentina!!! Such a sweet comment! Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂

        Reply
    6. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      May 03, 2019 at 11:30 am

      I agree with your husband and don’t usually order salmon out because most times it is over cooked. He doesn’t have to worry about eating it at home, it looks perfect.

      Reply
    7. Shashi at SavorySpin

      May 03, 2019 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      I’m usually cooking for two in my home and we usually eat a whole bunch of salmon every week so I cannot wait to try this recipe – that honey mustard sauce sounds delish! And yes – please do dare say that this is a” Winner winner easy salmon dinner!” Hoping you and hubby have a wonderfully delicious weekend! xoxo

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2019 at 8:54 am

        Woo hoo! So happy to hear that! Thank you Shashi! Have a wonderful weekend too 🙂 XOXO

        Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      May 02, 2019 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE a good and healthy sheet pan meal Dawn! And as summer is approaching and bathing suit season, this is just what I need! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2019 at 8:54 am

        Haha! You and me both, Mary Ann! Thanks so much! Have a great weekend 🙂

        Reply
    9. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      May 02, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Well you still didn’t convince me your hubby likes popcorn – he simply keeps you company every time you make a bowl of popcorn 🙂 And as a huge fan of salmon, I confirm this fish looks fantastic and just cooked to perfection. Love the combo of honey and mustard, too!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Lol! That’s one way to look at it 😉 Thank you Ben! It’s a yummy one for sure 🙂 Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    10. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      May 02, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      That honey mustard sauce sounds DIVINE and like it would pair perfectly with that delicious salmon!! My husband definitely likes popcorn…it’s always a race to see who can finish our bowls first at home! Fun fact: my husband and I actually bring our own popcorn in ziploc bags to the movies! Hahah! #budgetconcious Great recipe, Dawn! 🙂 Happy thursday!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 03, 2019 at 8:49 am

        Thank you so much, Haylie!! Haha! Too cute! We’re seeing a movie tonight and now I’m totally craving popcorn 😉 Hope you have a lovely weekend, my friend!

        Reply
    11. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      May 02, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you started off talking about popcorn. The hubby and I are going to a movie tonight and all I can think about is popcorn! As for this salmon, love the honey mustard flavouring! Salmon is one of those meals hubby and I agree on, and an easy sheet pan dinner is definitely a winner in my house!

      Reply
    12. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      May 02, 2019 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      Such a perfect meal for this time of year and of course, sheet pan meals are always welcome 🙂

      Reply
    13. [email protected]

      May 02, 2019 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Nothing like one pan meals and this one is a winner! Can’t wait to try it!! Have a great weekend, my friend 🙂

      Reply
    14. David @ Spiced

      May 02, 2019 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      Hilarious! I love that your hubby took an early sneak taste of this salmon. Truth be told, I can’t blame him! This looks delicious, and I love that it’s made on a sheet pan. We just made salmon last week, and now I want more! I always forget how tasty salmon is. 🙂 Thanks for the deliciousness, and I hope you have a great weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
    15. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      May 01, 2019 at 5:13 pm

      Dawn, my husband also tells me he doesn’t like popcorn, but he’s full of it because he also digs into my bowl of popcorn every time! Haha. I ADORE salmon! My favourite fish. But dry salmon? Not good. I’m still struggling with cooking it perfectly in the oven! I will definitely be trying this honey mustard delicousness soon though!! xo

      Reply
    16. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      May 01, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a PERFECT spring meal! I loooove salmon and mustard makes it even better. I’m heading up to visit my parents in a couple months and they always have amazing salmon in their freezer, since my dad loves to fish. I’m totally making this for them! Hope you’re having a great week, Dawn!

      Reply
    17. Kevin

      May 01, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t get enough of the freshness this meal screams! Will be giving this one a try!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 02, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks a bunch, Kevin! Enjoy!

        Reply

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