Pan-Roasted Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

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

Salmon fillets pan-roasted to a crisp finish and glazed with a tangy, herb-infused mustard sauce for a flavorful and elegant seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 360 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until the skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
4. Step 4: Remove the salmon from heat and spoon the herb mustard glaze generously over the top before serving.