Easy Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon with Asparagus
A quick and healthy dinner recipe featuring salmon fillets and asparagus roasted together with a tangy and sweet honey mustard glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170 g) each
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound or 450 g), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the asparagus. Trim off the tough woody ends (about 1-2 inches). Spread asparagus evenly on one side of a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and about half the lemon juice (reserve the rest for finishing) to make a smooth glaze.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place fillets skin-side down on the empty side of the baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the honey mustard glaze.
- Roast on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender but still crisp.
- Remove from oven and drizzle remaining lemon juice over salmon and asparagus.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh dill or parsley over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Patting the salmon dry before glazing helps the glaze stick and caramelize better. Watch the cooking time closely to avoid overcooking the salmon. If asparagus stalks are thick, slice them lengthwise for even cooking. The glaze can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. For thicker glaze, add more honey or mustard. Avoid crowding the asparagus on the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: salmon, honey mustard, asparagus, sheet pan dinner, healthy, quick dinner, easy recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free