20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon
20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon is a quick yet flavorful dish that elevates any dinner with its sweet and tangy glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this recipe combines fresh salmon fillets with a delightful honey mustard sauce to create a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over them and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat each fillet generously with the honey mustard mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and edges are caramelized.
- Let rest before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the salmon skin-side down in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before baking to achieve crispy skin. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile or add lemon zest to the glaze for brightness.