Honey Mustard Salmon

Sweet-and-savory Honey Mustard Salmon is a 30-minute dinner that gets everyone running to the table! Even picky eaters will devour salmon when it’s brushed with a honey mustard glaze and baked to flaky, golden perfection.

This honey mustard salmon will win over your whole family!

Salmon recipes have a permanent spot on my dinner rotation. Whether it’s Grilled Salmon, Broiled Salmon, or fancy Salmon Wellington, I just love this flaky fish, but I know that for a lot of families, seafood can be a tough sell.

Enter: honey mustard salmon!

The honey and mustard form a simple glaze that balances sweet and tangy flavors, and the honey caramelizes on the outside while the salmon bakes, making it completely swoon-worthy.

And you’ll also love that you only need 6 ingredients to make it, and practically no prep time at all.

Serve this honey mustard salmon with vegetables, rice, a salad, or the random leftover sides that have been hanging out in your fridge. It works with anything!

A plate with honey mustard salmon and steamed asparagus, garnished with herbs, on a light background.

Ingredients and Substitutions

You’ll find the full list of ingredients for this honey mustard salmon in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

Salmon. Skin-on salmon helps keep the fish moist as it bakes. I prefer wild caught salmon, which is more nutritious and tastier.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Helps the glaze spread evenly and keeps the fish tender.
Honey. Adds sweetness and helps the top caramelize slightly in the oven.
Dijon Mustard. Sharp and tangy, this balances the richness of the salmon.
Paprika. Adds warmth and color.

Step-By-Step Instructions

A raw salmon fillet on parchment paper with a paper towel on top, on a baking sheet in sunlight.

A raw salmon fillet on parchment paper atop a baking sheet, with sunlight casting shadows across it.

Prep the Pan and Salmon. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the salmon in the center and pat it dry. Let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Preheat the Oven. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.

Season the Salmon. Drizzle the salmon with the olive oil and honey. Add the Dijon mustard, paprika, and salt. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to spread the mixture evenly over the salmon so it’s completely coated.

Bake. Bake uncovered until the salmon flakes easily at the thickest part. The cooking time will vary depending on thickness:

Thin fillets: 8 to 12 minutes
Medium fillets: 13 to 19 minutes
Very thick fillets: up to 20 to 22 minutes

The best way to know when salmon is done is to use an instant-read thermometer and remove the salmon when it reaches 145 degrees F at the thickest part.

Rest and Serve. Let the honey mustard salmon rest a few minutes, then slice and serve warm. ENJOY!

A plate with honey mustard salmon fillet, cooked asparagus, and a fork holding a bite of salmon.

What to Serve with Honey Mustard Salmon

Vegetables. Like Sautéed Broccoli or Air Fryer Asparagus.
Rice or Quinoa. Instant Pot Brown Rice or quinoa will soak up the glaze. Yum!
Salad. This Spinach Salad is my current fave.
Potatoes. We love these Roasted Red Potatoes and Crispy Smashed Potatoes with salmon.

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