Description
This Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon recipe offers an effortless, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender salmon fillets glazed in a tangy honey mustard sauce and roasted alongside vegetables on a single sheet pan, it combines sweet and savory elements with minimal cleanup. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, it delivers a quick, wholesome, and customizable dinner option that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Glaze
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on (about 6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for vegetables
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- Or any preferred vegetables such as sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it’s perfectly heated by the time you finish prepping your salmon and sauce.
- Prepare the Honey Mustard Glaze: In a small bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth and well blended for that perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
- Season and Arrange the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined sheet pan. Brush each fillet generously with the honey mustard glaze, making sure the flavors soak in. If you’re roasting vegetables, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper and arrange them around the salmon.
- Bake Everything Together: Put the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized. Vegetables will roast perfectly alongside, soaking up the delicious flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven, let it rest for a couple of minutes, then serve immediately with your favorite sides or garnishes for a wholesome, tasty dinner.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; leave space between salmon and vegetables to roast evenly.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Watch the cooking time closely to avoid overbaking and drying out the salmon.
- Brush on another layer of honey mustard glaze halfway through baking for more intense flavor.
- 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: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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