Description
This spicy-sweet salmon is brushed with a honey, stoneground mustard, and garlic glaze and baked until glossy and caramelized. It is perfect for busy weeknights, casual dinners with friends, or any time a simple, impressive main is needed.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup stoneground mustard
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- 1-2 pounds salmon fillet, skin on or off as preferred
- Olive oil for salad dressing (optional, if repurposing sauce)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (optional, for salad dressing)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Whisk honey, stoneground mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika in a small bowl; reserve 1–2 tablespoons for dressing.
- Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush sauce generously over the top of the salmon until well coated.
- Bake the salmon for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Broil for 1–3 minutes to caramelize the glaze and brown the top—watch closely.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes if desired, and serve with lemon wedges and sides.
Notes
Keep this spicy salmon recipe card on the counter for repeat use. The honey glazed salmon recipe card is simple to follow and makes weeknight cooking feel special.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Servings
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg