Dijon-Honey Roasted Salmon
A quick and easy Dijon-honey roasted salmon that is flavorful and requires minimal effort, perfect for weeknights and casual dinners.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Can be swapped for avocado oil.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Use a good-quality Dijon for best flavor.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste.
- 1 tablespoon honey For a lower-sugar option, use 1 teaspoon honey or a sugar-free honey substitute.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the salmon
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each; skin-on or skinless)
- 1 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, a pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper until smooth. Adjust to taste.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Brush the Dijon-honey mixture generously over the top of each fillet.
Cooking
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The fish is ready when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a restaurant-style finish, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and scatter microgreens or dill on top before serving. Store in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.