Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

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Baked Honey Mustard Salmon is made with a simple 5-ingredient buttery herby honey mustard sauce, that generously slathered overtop salmon then placed in the oven to bake! It’s perfect for a quick, flavourful family-friendly weeknight dinner; ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish!

If you’re looking for more salmon recipes, consider these options for your next quick and easy salmon dinner; Jamaican Coconut Curried Salmon, or this Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon, and definitely this Easy Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon!

Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

This honey mustard salmon recipe is one of my favourite recipes to make for our family, especially during the work week! I love making salmon because it’s so quick and easy to prepare. It thaws extremely fast in comparison to meats and poultry, requires very little cleaning and again, ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish!

Here’s Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Balanced Flavour – not a huge fan of mustard? Don’t worry, the honey and butter mellow out the mustard and combined have a great flavour!
• Healthy – this salmon recipe is baked in the oven and made with wholesome ingredients and loaded with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.
• The Perfect Sauce – you’ll want to bottle it up and save for later! It’s sweet but tangy, creamy and just so delicious.
• Family-Friendly Recipe – kids love this recipe! I make this honey mustard salmon for the little ones in our family, and they’ve never complained – this is a great sign!

If you’re a lover of honey-mustard, check out this delicious Jerk Chicken Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing!

What Type of Salmon Should You Use

Salmon is loaded with heart-healthy, brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fats, and a great source of protein. There are a plethora of salmon varieties to choose from so here are so things to consider when purchasing salmon:

• Wild vs. Farm Caught Salmon – common choices are wild-caught Alaskan, king, coho, chum and sockeye salmon or farm-raised Atlantic salmon. It is best to look for wild caught and avoid farm-raised salmon, although difficult nowadays due to high demand and over-fishing. Farm-raised salmon is often more fatty, and is less nutritious due to its often artificial diet, contaminants. Farmed salmon is also lighter and more pink in colour, while wild has a deeper reddish-orange hue.
• Atlantic vs. Pacific Salmon – overfishing has severely affected the wild Atlantic salmon population to the point that most Atlantic salmon you’ll find in most grocery stores or served at restaurants are farmed. Fishing wild Atlantic salmon is also illegal in the United States.
• Questions to Ask – when purchasing salmon from fish markets there are often no labels so consider asking questions such as: What country is the fish from? Is the fish wild-caught or farm-raised? etc.

How Do You Cook Salmon in the Oven?

1. Preheat Oven, then pat salmon dry. Use a piece of lint-free paper towel to do so. 
2. Add a drizzle of olive oil or neutral tasting oil to your salmon, and seasoning according to what you are making.
3. Next, place your salmon skin side down in a skillet, or oven-safe pan and transfer to your preheated oven. Ensure your salmon is near room temp (not cold or frozen) before placing in the oven – this helps the salmon cook evenly.

How Do You Know When Salmon is Done?

Cooking time depends on the size and thickness of your salmon. This is determined by the thickest part of the salmon fillet, which will take the longest time to cook through. Once your salmon is done, it will easily flake – this can be done with a fork. You can also indicate doneness by checking for an internal temp of 145°F/63°C.

Other Factors that Determine Salmon Doneness

• If using salmon fillets or whole side of salmon
• Temperature the salmon is cooked in
• Variations in oven makes and models
• Size and thickness of salmon

Ingredients You’ll Need and Ingredient Notes

* INGREDIENTS, MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED IN THE RECIPE CARD AT BOTTOM OF PAGE *

• Salmon Fillets – 6-7 oz salmon fillets with skin on or off.
• Butter – adds flavour and moisture to the salmon.
• Honey – any variety of liquid honey will work, and add a hint a sweetness to the sauce.
• Dijon Mustard – this adds a sharp tangy taste to the sauce, that is mellowed out by the butter and honey.
• Garlic – use freshly minced garlic for best results.
• Salt and Pepper – use salt to your liking and freshly ground pepper to add a woody/ piney flavour and slight heat.
• Fresh Parsley (optional) – this adds a pop of vibrant colour, but not a must.
• Lemon Wedges (optional)- a good squeeze of lemon because one can never have enough on salmon, not a must.

How to Make this Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

Preheat Oven -Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Make Sauce – In a small mixing bowl whisk together melted butter, honey, dijon mustard and minced garlic.
Dry and Season Salmon – Pat dry salmon fillets and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lay salmon fillets with skin/bottom side down in the prepared baking dish.
Add Sauce to Salmon and Bake – Dollop buttered honey mustard mixture overtop salmon fillets and bake in oven for 11 – 14 minutes, or or until flaky, pink and opaque.
Garnish and Serve – with fresh parsley, lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes and Tips for the Best Honey Mustard Salmon

• Use Good Quality Fresh Salmon – your salmon fillets should smell fresh and faint, not fishy or ammonia-like. It should also have a firm and shinY, bright coloured flesh. Good quality fresh salmon is the first step to a great baked salmon.
• Don’t Overcook Salmon – it is recommended to cook salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F/63°C, measured in the thickest part of the salmon, or until just about flaky, pink and opaque. However note, your salmon will continue to cook in the residual heat so you can take them out a little before that temp is reached!
• Leave Skin On – this provides a good fatty flavourful safety layer between the fish flesh and a hot pan.
• Love Mustard? – feel free to increase the amount of mustard and/or reduce the amount of honey.

Recipe Substitutions and Tips

• Mustard – if you don’t have dijon mustard on hand, feel free to use whole grain mustard, stone-ground mustard or spicy brown mustard.
• Fish – switch up the type of fish you use for this recipe, try using one of your favourites!
• Lemon/Lemon Juice – if you dont have fresh lemons on hand, use the bottled stuff!
• Maple Syrup – try substituting the honey for maple syrup of agave syrup!

Serving Suggestions and Tips

Serve this baked honey mustard salmon for a simple weeknight dinner, with a fresh salad or some Jamaican Rice and Peas, Jamaican Gungo Peas and Rice or Delicious Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes to make it a complete meal! Here are some other side dish options to consider when serving this recipe:

• Roast Breadfruit
• Jamaican Hard Dough (Hardo) Bread
• Vegan Jamaican Bulgur Wheat and Peas
• Grilled Asparagus
• Herb Roasted Potatoes
• Steamed Mixed Vegetables
• Roasted Mixed Vegetables
• Couscous
• Steamed Broccoli

See My Story Below for Step-by-Step Instructions!

Can I Make this Ahead of Time?

This salmon recipe is best served hot and fresh out the oven. However, you can make the sauce a few days ahead to save time then add to salmon when ready to bake.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Place leftovers in an air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat – in the microwave when ready to enjoy of on medium/low heat on the stovetop.

To Freeze – place the completely cooled salmon in a freezer-safe container or wrap salmon in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen salmon in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Looking for More Easy Salmon Recipes? Check These Out…

• Jamaican Coconut Curried Salmon
• Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon
• Easy Creamy Lemon Butter Salmon
• Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
• Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil
• Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon
• Lemon Chive Salmon Cakes

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