Description
A quick and easy Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon recipe featuring succulent salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Cooked together with your choice of vegetables on a single sheet pan, this healthy meal is rich in omega-3s, perfectly balanced in flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Glaze
- 4 fresh salmon fillets, skin-on (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables for Roasting (optional)
- Asparagus, broccoli, or baby potatoes (about 2 cups total)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnishes (optional)
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices or additional lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat and Prep the Pan: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Arrange vegetables on the pan if using, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet pan beside the vegetables. Generously brush the honey mustard glaze over the salmon, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake Until Perfect: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or parsley over the salmon, and serve immediately with the roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh, preferably wild-caught salmon for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
- Ensure even glaze coverage for consistent taste and appearance.
- Allow salmon to come to room temperature (about 10 minutes) before baking.
- Properly preheat the oven to help caramelize the glaze and roast vegetables evenly.
- Line the sheet pan with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: salmon, honey mustard salmon, sheet pan dinner, quick dinner, healthy dinner, one pan meal, baked salmon
