Spiced Honey-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Oven-roasted salmon fillets brushed with a honey and spice glaze inspired by local flavors, served alongside a medley of roasted root vegetables. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard 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) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrot
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnip
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Toss 2 peeled and chunked carrots, 2 peeled and chunked parsnips, and 1 cut red onion with 3 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer.
3. Step 3: Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Remove the baking sheet and nestle 4 salmon fillets among the vegetables, then brush each fillet generously with the honey-spice glaze.
5. Step 5: Return the sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and scatter 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over everything before serving warm.