20-Minute Honey Mustard Salmon

Tender salmon fillets are brushed with a quick honey-Dijon glaze, then baked until flaky and safely cooked. This easy weeknight dinner pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it. (about 5 min) — 425°F
2. Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. (about 2 min)
3. Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top generously with the honey-mustard mixture. (about 2 min)
4. Bake until the salmon flakes easily and the thickest part reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. (about 15 min) — 425°F; 145°F internal