Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon with a sticky-sweet honey-mustard glaze, inspired by America's most common surname. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 24 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat salmon dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped dill. Brush half the glaze evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until edges are slightly crisp and salmon flakes easily with a fork — internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, then garnish with extra dill.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed asparagus or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 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 Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon?
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 Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon?
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 Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon 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 Williams' Honey-Glazed Baked Salmon?
American one pot 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
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 14-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
