Honey Mustard Baked Salmon
Flaky, baked salmon fillets are basted with a honey-mustard mixture, then coated with breadcrumbs and pecans. Honey Mustard Baked Salmon is a quick and easy weeknight meal, or fancy enough to serve for a small dinner party.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter , melted
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon , cut into small wedges, for garnish on the side
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, which together the butter, mustard, and honey.
- In medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
- Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season each fillet with salt and pepper. Brush with the honey-mustard mixture, then sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture, pressing down slightly to adhere.
- Bake until the salmon easily flakes with a fork, about 12-15 minutes (time will vary based on the size and thickness of the fillets.)
- Serve with lemon wedges and one of our suggested sides in the article, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal · Carbohydrates: 15g · Protein: 36g · Fat: 28g · Saturated Fat: 9g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10g · Trans Fat: 1g · Cholesterol: 124mg · Sodium: 499mg · Potassium: 936mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 8g · Vitamin A: 449IU · Vitamin C: 15mg · Calcium: 55mg · Iron: 2mg