Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce
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This is the easiest Baked Salmon with a sweet and tangy Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce! This recipe requires minimal effort, ONLY 5 basic ingredients, and the flavor is perfectly delicious. Plus it’s a healthy recipe to stay on track with (or should we say “mostly healthy,” who can resist a dab of butter?).
Baked Salmon Recipe with a Simple Sauce
In the winter aren’t we all using the oven to cook salmon (grilling just isn’t happening in this 20 degree whether)?
It’s such a simple foolproof method to cook salmon and it always yields deliciously tender, flavorful results (as long as you don’t over-bake it!).
Of course salmon is good on it’s own spritzed with a bit of fresh lemon but of course it’s just that much better with a second layer of flavor, by finishing it with a bright sauce.
This sauce couldn’t be easier to make. No simmering and reducing, no lengthy list of ingredients, and no 30 minute marinating – all you need to do is blend a few simple ingredients and you’ve got a sauce that will take salmon to next level goodness!
What Ingredients do You Need for Baked Salmon with Sauce?
- Salmon Fillets – skinless or skin-on will work here since the sauce is only brushed on top.
- Dijon Mustard – I buy dijon with white wine in the ingredients.
- Honey – any runny honey will do.
- Butter – a little will go a long way here.
- Garlic – use freshly minced for best results.
- Salt and pepper – use fresh ground pepper for best flavor.
- Parsley (optional) – this is just to add a nice pop of contrasting color but it’s not a must.
How do You Make Baked Salmon?
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together melted butter, dijon mustard, honey and garlic.
- Season bottoms of salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Lay fillets in baking dish spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake in preheated oven to desired doneness, about 10 – 13 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
How do You Cook Salmon in the Oven?
I love oven baked salmon because it’s such a hands off method that doesn’t require much tending too.
- The temperature range I prefer is generally around 400 – 425 degrees.
- Cook time will vary depending on temp, salmon size and thickness, and if you are using a whole side of salmon or fillets.
- Usually bake time is about 10 – 15 minutes for fillets, 15 – 20 minutes for a side of salmon.
How Can You Tell When Salmon is Done?
Check interior of salmon doneness, by taking a sharp knife to check into the center of the thickest part. If the salmon is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it’s done.
What are Good Sides for Baked Salmon?
- Roasted Vegetables – (Parmesan potatoes, Blend 1, or Blend 2)
- Steamed vegetables – asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans
- Mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower
- Risotto, rice or cauliflower rice
- Side Salad
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Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together melted butter, dijon mustard, honey and garlic.
- Season bottoms of fillets lightly with salt and pepper. Lay salmon fillets (bottom side down) in baking dish spacing them evenly apart.
- Brush butter mixture salmon fillets then season top lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven 10 - 13 minutes*. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Skin-on fillets and salted butter will work fine here too.
- *Check interior of salmon doneness, by taking a sharp knife to check into the center of the thickest part. If the salmon is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it's done.