Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a sticky-sweet honey-mustard glaze, paired with vibrant roasted carrots and zucchini for a balanced meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. This american-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 29 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 12 oz peeled and cut into 1-inch coins carrots
- 1 medium sliced 1/2-inch thick zucchini
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots and zucchini with 1 tbsp avocado oil, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Step 3: Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Brush each fillet with 1/2 tbsp honey mixture.
- Step 4: Place salmon on top of roasted vegetables. Brush remaining honey mixture over salmon.
- Step 5: Roast for 12-14 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, checking at 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with extra honey glaze drizzled over top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 29 minutes (15 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (5 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Best-Ever Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Veggies gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to seafood dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
