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Easy Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon with Asparagus

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A quick, healthy, and fuss-free sheet pan recipe featuring wild-caught salmon fillets roasted with asparagus and a tangy honey mustard glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz or 170 g each), wild-caught if possible
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb or 450 g), trimmed
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small lemon, sliced thinly
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley or dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the honey mustard glaze. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste.
  3. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and spread them out on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the other side of the pan, skin side down. Brush each fillet generously with the honey mustard glaze, covering the top and sides.
  5. Lay thin lemon slices over the salmon fillets.
  6. Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains juicy.
  7. Optional: For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Notes

If glaze bubbles too much during roasting, tent the sheet pan loosely with foil. Thinner asparagus stalks roast more evenly, while thicker stalks require longer cooking. Do not overcook salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist. For vegan adaptation, substitute honey with maple syrup and salmon with tofu or tempeh. Green beans, broccolini, or baby carrots can replace asparagus.

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Keywords: salmon, honey mustard, asparagus, sheet pan dinner, quick healthy dinner, easy recipe, gluten-free, weeknight meal

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