Description
This Honey Mustard Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets topped with a delightful honey mustard sauce and a crispy panko breadcrumb crust. Baked to perfection, it’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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Salmon Fillets
- 4 salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
Topping Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup plain or seasoned panko crumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey mustard sauce
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil, and set aside.
- Make the panko topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, panko crumbs, and parsley; mix until thoroughly wet and combined.
- Add the honey mustard and panko coating: Brush each salmon fillet with the prepared honey mustard sauce. Press the panko crumbs mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake: Transfer the salmon fillets to the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 16 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and the salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145ºF.
- Serve: Remove the honey mustard salmon from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use plain or seasoned panko crumbs depending on your preferred flavor intensity.
- Ensure salmon fillets are dried before coating to help the panko mixture stick better.
- The resting time allows juices to redistribute, keeping the salmon moist and flavorful.
- Check the salmon’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s perfectly cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
