Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze and Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Tender pan-seared salmon fillets glazed in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, served alongside crisp asparagus for a balanced Father’s Day dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus spears
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to form the honey mustard glaze; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until the skin is crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon and keep warm. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and toss in 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears, cooking for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return salmon to the skillet, pour the honey mustard glaze over the fillets and asparagus, and cook together for 1 minute until the glaze thickens slightly and coats everything evenly. Serve immediately.