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Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey Mustard Salmon: Quick & Delicious Summer Meal

This Honey Mustard Salmon is a quick, vibrant summer meal that’s both delicious and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 pound fresh wild Sockeye Salmon for best flavor and flaky texture
  • 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey maple syrup can be used instead
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or swap for sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, regular paprika works too
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked is best
For the Salad
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil can replace with avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from fresh lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice from fresh lemons
  • 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup pea tendrils or micro greens optional garnish
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts optional, can substitute with walnuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together stone ground mustard, honey, garlic, kosher salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on the foil-lined pan. Coat with the honey mustard glaze.
  4. Bake the salmon for 15-18 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While the salmon is baking, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  6. In a bowl, combine zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. Toss to mix.
  7. Serve the baked salmon with the salad and dressing, garnishing with pea tendrils and pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a quicker meal, marinate the salmon in the glaze a day in advance. Store leftover salmon and salad separately for best results.

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