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Delicious Honey Mustard Salmon to Elevate Your Dinner Game

A quick and easy Honey Mustard Salmon recipe that transforms ordinary ingredients into an unforgettable dish, packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon choose fresh or thawed frozen for best flavor and texture
  • ¼ cup Honey enhances sweetness and helps create caramelized crust
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard adds a zesty, tangy kick
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil provides moisture and helps glaze stick to salmon
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced garlic infuses depth to your dish
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked for mild heat
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 2 wedges Lemon for brightness in flavor

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Mustard Salmon
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Place two salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the honey mustard mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Quality matters with the salmon. Allow it to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor. Keep an eye on cooking time to avoid dryness.

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