Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey Mustard Salmon, a quick and easy dinner recipe that is not only delicious, but also healthy and filling. It's ready in well under 30 minutes, and it's a great recipe to add to your healthy-eating menu ideas.

New year, new resolutions - and one of the most popular ones always seems to be healthier eating. At least for the first few weeks of January anyway. Now, healthy eating shouldn't be something to aim for out of guilt for over indulging over the festive season.

It can in fact be easily achieved and the norm all year round; I am a firm believer that a balanced meal is far more efficient than any diet you can put yourself through. And healthy recipes can also be as delicious as the naughtier ones.

Salmon can be quite expensive if you have to cook for a larger family. But being a popular option around Christmas, shops always have really good deals when it comes to fish and seafood in general, and you stock up on it and freeze for a later use.

What takes this dish from an ok to an wow meal is the honey mustard sauce. It is a winning combination not only with fish, but also with other meats too - my Honey Mustard Chicken , Honey Mustard Gammon and Honey Mustard Pork Chops are the best example here.

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• Ingredients used
• Step-by-step photos and instructions
• Expert tips
• What to serve with honey mustard salmon
• Honey Mustard Salmon

Ingredients used

• salmon fillets - if you use fresh ones, they are good to go, but if you use frozen fish it is best to thaw it first before baking it
• honey - I used runny honey, it is easier to mix with the mustards
• dijon and wholegrain mustard - they both add a different kick to the sauce, I love using them together rather than only one of them
• salt and pepper - to taste
• paprika -for a nice colour, I used sweet paprika, for you can also use smoked or hot paprika for a nice kick

Step-by-step photos and instructions

• preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit)
• to make the sauce, mix the honey, dijon and wholegrain mustard in a ramekin and mix well to get a paste
• line a baking tray with kitchen foil, and arrange the salmon fillets onto the tray
• spread the sauce over each fillet, and season with salt, pepper and paprika
• bake for 20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through

Expert tips

Pat dry the salmon fillets with kitchen paper so the honey mustard sauce can stick better to them and not end up onto the tray.

It is crucial to thaw the salmon fillets first if you use frozen fish, otherwise they will be too watery while baking and the sauce will become too runny and make a real mess. Plus, that will also mess with the baking time.

There is no need to cover the salmon with foil while baking, I find that they cook well without too, plus the sauce tends to stick way better as well.

The baking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon fillets, thicker ones will more likely take longer in the oven, so just keep an eye on them.

What to serve with honey mustard salmon

When I have fish or any meat roasts, I always go for carbs and greens on the side for a balanced and nutritious meal. Best side dishes are are: couscous - what we served ours with, bulgur wheat, mashed potatoes or rice, Brussels sprouts, coleslaw, asparagus or a nice green salad.

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