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Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey Mustard Salmon recipe is so easy to make and ready to serve in just under 30 minutes. Moist salmon recipe baked to perfection.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 234kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin-on
  • 1 large lemon
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley optional for garnishing

For sauce:

  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 3 tbsp. whole Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Whisk all the sauce ingredients to a bowl and set aside. Slice the lemon into thin rounds and finely chop the parsley.
  • Add a layer of sliced lemon to a baking dish. Place the salmon on top.
  • Pour 2/3rd of the sauce over the salmon. Rub until well coated. Bake for 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
  • Pour the remaining 1/3rd cup of the sauce and broil for about 2-3 minutes more, until nicely golden brown.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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Notes

Substitutes:
  • Salmon: You may use any other fish of choice. 
  • Lemons: use fresh lime or lemons. If you don't have any, you may use bottled lemon juice.
  • Coconut oil: other oils can be used. You may sub with olive oil, grape seed oil, or avocado oil
  • Honey: use maple syrup
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. Carefully wrap it and can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg