Description
This Baked Honey Mustard Salmon recipe combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of Dijon mustard, creating a flavorful glaze for the salmon. Serve with a side of thyme-seasoned salmon for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 pounds salmon fillet
- ½ tablespoon thyme
- lemon wedges garnish
For the honey mustard sauce:
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- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, and smoked paprika.
- Season the salmon: Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet and sprinkle thyme over it. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the salmon: Brush the honey mustard sauce over the salmon fillet, covering it evenly.
- Bake the salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- You can marinate the salmon in the honey mustard sauce for extra flavor before baking.
- Adjust the amount of honey and mustard to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg