North Dakota Honey-Glazed Salmon
Succulent salmon fillets with a sweet-tangy honey mustard glaze, capturing the essence of North Dakota's culinary spirit. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 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
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp soy sauce until smooth.
- Step 3: Place salmon in a baking dish and brush generously with honey-mustard mixture, then bake at 400°F for 12-14 minutes until edges are crisp and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Step 5: Drizzle any remaining glaze from the baking dish over the salmon to enhance flavor and appearance.
