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Easy Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

Apr 19, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 24 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / High Protein
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Honey Mustard Salmon with a text title overlay.

This Honey Mustard Salmon is so easy to make, but seriously impressive. Ready in under 30 minutes in the oven, with just 2 minutes prep time. A sweet and punchy mustard glaze enhances the natural flavour of the salmon. This might just be the best baked salmon recipe we have made.

Mustard glazed salmon on a wooden serving board.

We love salmon as it's so easy to cook and tastes delicious. This honey mustard glazed salmon is so simple and uses only a few ingredients, but really packs a punch with the flavours.

Honey and mustard is a common flavour combo for chicken, but this honey mustard sauce for salmon is incredible. Baked salmon is a light and fresh meal when you want something easy and healthy, with minimal effort.

If you are looking for some other honey mustard recipes, then why not try our juicy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken, simple Honey Mustard Dressing for salads or our comforting Honey Mustard Sausage Traybake?

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  • Why You Will Love this Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Baked Honey Mustard Salmon - Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Salmon Recipes
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Why You Will Love this Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon

  • A delicious flavour combo - Honey and mustard might just be one of the best flavour combinations and it goes perfectly on salmon.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes - This is so easy to make, and there is just 2 minutes of prep time.
  • Leftovers are great the next day - Leftovers are really good cold and delicious served on a salad or in a wrap.
  • A new way to enjoy salmon - Love salmon but bored of cooking it plain? This salmon has SO much flavour.

Ingredients and Substitutions

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Salmon - We used boneless, skin on salmon.
  • Oil - Use a good quality olive oil.
  • Honey - You will need to use plain runny honey. Again, the quality you use is important.
  • Mustard - We used wholegrain mustard, but you could use Dijon to make honey dijon salmon. Feel free to increase the amount of mustard you use, if you want a stronger flavour.
  • Garlic - The more garlic the better we say. Always freshly crush it, and try to crush it into an almost paste consistency so it evenly distributes in the glaze.
  • Parsley - This goes really well with this mustard salmon recipe. However, you could swap it for dill if you prefer.
  • Lemon - This adds a lovely freshness to the honey mustard salmon. For extra lemon flavour, add lemon zest as well.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Baked Honey Mustard Salmon - Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas mark 6.

A small bowl containing, oil, honey, mustard and chopped herbs.
  1. Step 1: Put the olive oil, garlic, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and parsley into a bowl and mix well.
A large side of raw salmon covered in a honey and mustard coating.
  1. Step 2: Put the half salmon side on a large piece of foil and pour over the sauce making sure it is all covered. Carefully fold up the foil and put into the oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through (use a food thermometer to make sure).
A cooked side of salmon cut into fillets.
  1. Step 3: Take salmon out of the oven and cut up into portions.

Serving Suggestions

We served ours with some roasted new potatoes. But, as well as these, some simple steamed vegetables like green beans and broccoli are perfect. Here are some other side dishes that will complement this honey salmon recipe:

  • Roasted Lemon Asparagus
  • Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli
  • Garlic and Parsley Carrots
  • Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
  • Easy Cauliflower Cheese
  • Garlic and Herb Mushrooms
  • Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This also goes really well with a salad for something light. Why not try our Watercress Salad, Rocket Salad or Little Gem Salad?

Two cooked salmon fillets on a plate with roasted potatoes, green beans and salad.

Storage

Store: To keep the cooked salmon in the fridge, wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap, or in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Freeze: To freeze the cooked salmon, wrap individual fillets in parchment paper and then put in freezer bags. Squeeze out as much air as possible and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Reheat: It is best to reheat it slowly though so we recommend reheating in the oven at 150°C/130°C(fan)/300°F/Gas 2 for 15 minutes. If the salmon is frozen, make sure it has been fully defrosted in the fridge - this might need to be done overnight. Once the salmon has thawed fully, reheat as mentioned above.

Extra Tips

  • You don't have to use a half side of salmon, you could wrap individual fillets in foil and roast them.
  • You could use this same marinade for chicken or even halloumi too.
  • You can swap the honey for maple syrup.
  • We used wholegrain mustard, however you could use dijon instead.
  • If you want crispy and charred edges on the honey mustard salmon, then you could put it under the grill (broiler) for a couple of minutes to finish it off, or even in the air fryer.
  • Serve it with a little squeeze of lemon to really freshen it all up.
  • A little sprinkle of red chilli flakes on the honey salmon before serving really adds lots of flavour, or you could put some cayenne into the honey and mustard sauce, or even some paprika for smokiness.
Two salmon fillets on a plate coated in a mustard dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to tell if salmon is cooked

Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 63°C/145°F. The best way to test the internal temperature is with a meat thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, you can cut gently into the thickest part of the fish and check the colour. If it has turned from the raw red/orange colour to pink and if the meat starts to flake, then it is done.

Can I cook this in the air fryer?

Yes, you can! Just use this marinade and follow our recipe for Air Fryer Salmon, adjusting the cooking times depending on the salmon you are using.

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    Creamy Dill Salmon
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    Salmon Burrito
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If you’ve tried this honey mustard salmon, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Honey Mustard Salmon on a plate with potatoes, beans and slaw.

Easy Baked Honey Mustard Salmon

By: Dannii Martin
This Honey Mustard Salmon is so easy to make, but with a sweet and punchy glaze, it's seriously impressive. And ready in under 30 minutes.
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Gluten Free
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High Protein
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 30 minutes mins
Total: 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servinds
Calories: 467kcal
Allergens:
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Fish
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Mustard

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 500 g (1.1 lb) Salmon side
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
  • 0.5 Lemon - (juice only)
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 7 g (1.5 teaspoon) Fresh parsley - finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Put 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 2 Garlic clove, 2 tablespoon Honey, 1 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard, juice of 0.5 Lemon, 7 g Fresh parsley and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper into a bowl and mix well.
  • Put 500 g Salmon side on a large piece of foil and pour over the sauce making sure it is all covered. Carefully fold up the foil and put in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through (use a food thermometer to make sure).
  • Take salmon out of the oven and cut up into portions.

Recipe Tips

  • You don't have to use a half side of salmon, you could wrap individual fillets in foil and roast them.
  • You could use this same marinade for chicken or even halloumi too.
  • You can swap the honey for maple syrup.
  • We used wholegrain mustard, however you could use dijon instead.
  • If you want crispy and charred edges on the salmon, then you could put it under the grill (broiler) for a couple of minutes to finish it off.
  • Serve it with a little squeeze of lemon to really freshen it all up.
  • A little sprinkle of red chilli flakes before serving really adds lots of flavour, or you could put some cayenne in to the honey and mustard sauce, or even some paprika for smokiness.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 1500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Donalyn says

    March 22, 2024 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect, easy recipe - my husband is the fish lover around here and he said it was delicious!

    Reply
  2. DK says

    March 22, 2024 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    Love this honey mustard salmon recipe! The salmon came out so soft and flaky - and the honey mustard sauce was fantastic!

    Reply
  3. Julia says

    March 22, 2024 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    This salmon is always a hige hit in our family! So tender, flaky with ton of flavor!

    Reply
  4. Nathan says

    March 22, 2024 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    One of my new favorite ways to prepare salmon! And pairing with potatoes just makes for such a nice dinner, definitely one I'll be making again soon!

    Reply
    • Shalini A. says

      March 22, 2024 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      The potatoes make this such a complete meal. They honey mustard flavor is an amazing pairing. Such a great post.

      Reply
  5. Elisa says

    March 22, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    Love this Honey Mustard Salmon recipe, we love salmon in the house and love to make it in different ways. This looks delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
  6. Marlynn says

    June 21, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a delicious way to enjoy salmon! Love the tang that the mustard brings to the dish. And the potatoes cook up perfectly!

    Reply
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