Description
Whipping up honey mustard salmon in foil brings delicious weeknight dinner magic straight to your kitchen table. Sealed with tangy mustard glaze and baked to flaky perfection, this simple salmon recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 Salmon Fillets
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Fresh Herbs
- Vegetables
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heat distribution.
- Tear a generous 12-inch sheet of aluminum foil, creating a spacious landing zone for your salmon and potential vegetable companions.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a small mixing bowl, seasoning with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper.
- Center two 6-oz salmon fillets skin-side down on your foil sheet, surrounding them with optional sliced vegetables like asparagus or bell peppers.
- Drizzle the entire honey mustard mixture over your salmon, using a brush to ensure complete and even coverage across the fish’s surface.
- Carefully fold the foil’s edges, creating a tight sealed packet that will steam and protect your salmon during cooking.
- Transfer the sealed foil packet onto a rimmed baking sheet, sliding it into the preheated 400°F oven for exactly 15 minutes.
- Remove the packet, gently unfurl the foil, and sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs like dill or parsley for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Check the salmon’s thickness to adjust cooking time, ensuring it stays moist and doesn’t overcook.
- Fresh salmon delivers the best flavor, so select high-quality fillets from a trusted seafood counter.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the salmon reaches 145°F internally for perfect doneness.
- For a gluten-free version, replace Dijon mustard with a certified gluten-free brand and verify your honey is pure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg