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Baked honey mustard salmon served with fresh chopped salad, lemon wedge, and sauce drizzled over flaky salmon fillet.
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Baked Honey Mustard Salmon In Foil

Baked Honey Mustard Salmon In Foil is an easy 20 minute dinner with tender salmon and a sweet tangy mustard glaze.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey mustard salmon, salmon recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

Honey Mustard Salmon Sauce

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted, melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Honey Mustard Salmon

  • 3 pound salmon boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with a bit of cooking spray.
  • Whisk all the honey mustard salmon sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Place the salmon  in the middle of the foil on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the sauce over the top of the salmon. 
    process shots showing how to make honey mustard salmon.
  • Fold the sides of the aluminum foil over the top of the salmon to completely enclose it. 
    process shots showing how to make honey mustard salmon.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is almost cooked through. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully pull back the aluminum foil to completely expose the top of the salmon. Transfer the baking sheet back to the oven and broil for about 2 minutes. Keep a close eye on it while broiling, as the salmon could burn quickly.
    process shots showing how to make honey mustard salmon.
  • Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon. Thicker salmon may take closer to 20 minutes, thinner fillets may cook faster.
  2. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches about 125°F to 130°F in the thickest part.
  3. I recommend opening the foil and broiling the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to caramelize the sauce.
  4. Do not wrap the foil too tightly; leave a little space for heat to circulate.
  5. You can use individual salmon fillets instead of a whole side of salmon, just reduce cooking time slightly.
  6. Leftover salmon will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
  7. Reheat gently in the oven covered with foil so the salmon does not dry out.
  8. For best results, remove the salmon from the oven a few degrees early since it will continue cooking as it rests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 871mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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