Honey Baked Salmon
This honey-glazed salmon is tender, juicy, and perfectly balanced with sweet, savory, and tangy notes—ready in under 20 minutes for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with foil.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets in dish. Spoon glaze evenly over each.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until salmon flakes with fork.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for caramelized edges.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/honey-baked-salmon/
Notes
- For best flavor, use wild-caught salmon and fresh lemon juice.
- Swap Dijon with whole grain or stone-ground mustard for texture variation.
- Great with rice, roasted veggies, or over a simple green salad.