Less than 20 minutes from start to finish, this sheet pan salmon is the easiest dinner you’ve ever made! A simple, sweet, tangy honey mustard sauce transforms your traditional salmon and asparagus into a weeknight dinner masterpiece!
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How do I make sheet pan salmon?
The star of this show is the Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon from Sitka Salmon Shares! I’ll share more details below on how you can get this delicious, high quality, sustainable seafood delivered right to your front door!
You’ll start by lining a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place asparagus in a single layer in the middle of the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Combine whole grain mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place Sitka salmon fillet on top of asparagus. Spread honey mustard mixture over the salmon in an even layer.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
Garnish with fresh chopped dill and enjoy!
Why this honey mustard salmon recipe rocks:
- It’s SO easy! Do you have 5 minutes to prep a healthy dinner? Great! You can throw this meal together in just a few minutes which means you can focus on more important things instead of spending time in the kitchen!
- It’s SO simple! Did you see that ingredient list guys?!! Only 9 ingredients INCLUDING salt and pepper! Dinner doesn’t have to be complex to be delicious. You can take simple flavors (honey and mustard) and transform a basic sheet pan salmon dinner into something magnificent!
- It’s SO freaking delicious! The tang of the whole grain mustard paired with the sweetness of the honey is going to knock your socks off. Then the fresh chopped dill takes it to another level entirely. Pair with a hearty green salad or a crusty loaf of bread and you’ve got the perfect meal!
Why should I order Sitka Salmon Shares?
- They harvest sustainably. All of their fish are wild-caught in Alaska by fishing families who work in the communities where they live. Their fisherman follow strict catch limits in order to protect the fisheries which means you can feel good about eating their product.
- Their fish is super high quality. Each fish is caught one at a time. They are processed by hand right on the boat, stored on ice within 20 minutes, then flash frozen once they return to shore. This means you’re getting the freshest fish possible.
- They deliver right to your front door! You can choose from 4 different types of fish and seafood shares which makes it easy to customize your delivery to fit your personal tastes. They offer shares ranging from 4-7 months including salmon shares or seafood sampler shares. You can also customize the size of your monthly delivery depending on the size of your family!
Tips for making the best honey mustard salmon:
- Don’t overcook the salmon! Start checking the salmon after 12 minutes and pull it out of the oven as soon as the thickest part of the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Feel free to substitute Dijon mustard for whole grain mustard. Dijon and whole grain mustard are interchangeable in this recipe! Or even do 1 tablespoon Dijon and 1 tablespoon whole grain. I would not recommend using regular yellow mustard in this recipe however, as the flavor will be much too strong.
- Don’t remove the skin before baking. While I personally don’t eat the salmon skin, it will peel away from the flesh of the fish very easily after the salmon is baked. So there is no need to try to remove it before! The skin will also help to hold in moisture while the fish bakes.
Other quick and easy family dinners you’ll love:
- Vegan Curry Ramen Noodles
- Vegan Tomato Soup
- Sheet Pan Asian Salmon
- Garlic & Ginger Parchment Baked Salmon
- Salmon Caesar Salad
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Less than 20 minutes from start to finish, this sheet pan salmon is the easiest dinner you’ve ever made! A simple, sweet, tangy honey mustard sauce transforms your traditional salmon and asparagus into a weeknight dinner masterpiece!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends removed
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill for garnish
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread asparagus in single layer down the middle of the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl combine whole grain mustard, honey, garlic powder and a large pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place salmon on top of the asparagus skin side down and spread honey mustard mixture over the the fillet in an even layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
- Garnish with fresh chopped dill and enjoy!
Keywords: sheet pan salmon, mustard salmon, baked salmon
Kylie Lato
May 6, 2019 at 9:29 pmThis is hands down the easiest, healthy weeknight meal around! Delicious, hearty and satisfying!
★★★★★