Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
Succulent salmon fillets coated in a sticky-sweet honey and spice glaze, served with perfectly roasted asparagus for a quick and elegant dinner. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb trimmed and cut asparagus
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place 1 lb trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and then with 2 tbsp of the honey glaze. Place on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush remaining glaze over salmon.
- Step 5: Remove salmon and asparagus from oven. Drizzle pan juices from salmon over asparagus and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted 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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted 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 Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus?
American 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
