Baked Salmon with Buttery Honey Mustard Sauce
Tender baked salmon gets a glossy honey Dijon butter glaze with garlic for a fast dinner that balances richness, sweetness and tang.
Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · Total 15 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter with the dijon mustard, honey and garlic until smooth.
- Lightly add salt and pepper to the underside of the salmon fillets. Set them in the prepared baking dish with the bottom side facing down, leaving space between each piece.
- Brush the butter mixture over the salmon, then lightly season the tops with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the hot oven for 10 – 13 minutes. Finish with parsley and serve right away.