Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus

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Juicy salmon fillets roasted with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze, served alongside tender asparagus spears. This general-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season each with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  3. Step 3: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a bowl, then spread them evenly alongside the salmon on the baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil to create the glaze.
  5. Step 5: Brush the honey-Dijon glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Step 6: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and serve immediately, spooning any glaze that pooled on the pan over the salmon.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus 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 Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus?

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 Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus?

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 Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus 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 Oven-Roasted Salmon with Honey-Dijon Glaze and Asparagus?

General 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.

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