Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon
Succulent salmon fillets with a honey-mustard glaze, roasted alongside crisp-tender asparagus for a dish as iconic as the bridge itself. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, Dijon mustard, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Step 3: Season salmon with salt and pepper, then brush half the mustard glaze evenly over each fillet.
- Step 4: Place salmon on the baking sheet and arrange trimmed asparagus around it. Drizzle asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp with golden edges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon?
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 Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon 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.
What goes well with Brooklyn Bridge Baked Salmon?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
