Description
Honey Dijon Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked salmon dish featuring a tangy and sweet glaze made with Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, and fresh parsley, perfectly complementing the tender, flaky fillet. This recipe is ideal for a quick, healthy dinner that impresses without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
Honey Dijon Glaze
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare Salmon: Lay the lemon slices in the center of a parchment-lined sheet pan. Place the salmon fillet on top of the lemon slices and pat it dry with a paper towel to help the seasoning stick. Sprinkle paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the salmon.
- Initial Bake: Bake the salmon for 12 minutes to begin cooking it gently and infuse it with lemon flavor from the slices underneath.
- Make the Glaze: While the salmon bakes, combine the lemon juice, melted butter, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Glaze the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the honey Dijon glaze evenly over the top of the fillet for a tangy, sweet finish.
- Final Bake: Return the glazed salmon to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) at the thickest part.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure the spices stick well.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid overcooking.
- Lemon slices not only add flavor but also prevent the salmon from sticking to the pan.
- The glaze can be doubled for a more intensely flavored topping or saved as a dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
