Pan-Roasted Salmon with Dijon Mustard and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy perfection and glazed with a tangy Dijon mustard and fresh thyme sauce. This French-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 2 more minutes, spooning melted butter over the fish.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing the sauce gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Spoon the mustard-thyme butter over salmon fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or rice.