Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is a triple threat: healthy, easy, and impressive! With minimal prep and just one baking sheet, you’ll have a gourmet dinner with minimal cleanup. Plus, the honey-mustard glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of the roasted asparagus. Try it tonight, and you’ll find yourself coming back to this recipe time and again!
Baked Salmon: With a honey-mustard glaze and roasted asparagus
Description
This Baked Salmon with a Honey-Mustard Glaze and Roasted Asparagus is a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed meal perfect for two! Featuring tender, flaky salmon with a sweet and tangy glaze paired with crispy roasted asparagus, it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can whip up at home.
Perfect for a date night, family dinner, or an impressive yet easy weeknight meal, this recipe will elevate your healthy eating game!
Ingredients for the salmon
For the roasted asparagus
Optional extras
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Prepare the Salmon
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure the glaze sticks
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In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush the honey-mustard mixture generously over the tops of the salmon.
Prepare the Asparagus
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Place the trimmed asparagus on the same baking sheet or a separate one.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake
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Place the baking sheet(s) in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender with slightly crispy tips.
(If you want to add some new potatoes, but them on to boil now. Slice them in half to cook quicker)
Garnish and Serve
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Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 1–2 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness.
(add a small knob of butter and lightly salt the new potatoes if you are adding)
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Sprinkle toasted almond slivers or sesame seeds over the asparagus for extra texture.
Note
Extra Tips for Success
- Choose high-quality salmon: Opt for wild-caught salmon for a richer flavor and higher nutritional value.
- Adjust glaze sweetness: For a sweeter glaze, increase the honey to 1½ tablespoons. For a tangier kick, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Ensure the salmon and asparagus are spaced out to allow for even cooking.
- Make it your own: Add your favorite herbs like dill or thyme to the glaze for a personalized touch.
