One-Tray Baked Salmon Honey (Printable version)

Salmon baked with colorful vegetables and a honey mustard drizzle for an effortless, flavorful main dish.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Fish & Protein

01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 1/3 cups baby potatoes, halved (about 10.5 oz)
03 - 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 7 oz green beans, trimmed
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine baby potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, red onion, and green beans with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared tray.
03 - Roast the vegetables for 10 minutes to start the cooking process.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, wholegrain mustard if using, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Remove the tray from the oven. Nestle salmon fillets among the vegetables and brush each fillet generously with the honey mustard sauce, reserving some for serving.
06 - Return the tray to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and vegetables are tender.
07 - Drizzle remaining sauce over the salmon before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one tray, which means less scrubbing and more time to pour yourself a glass of wine while it bakes.
  • The honey mustard sauce clings to the salmon and caramelizes just enough to make you look like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • You can swap in whatever vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer and it still turns out beautiful.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 10 minute vegetable head start or you'll end up with raw potatoes and overcooked salmon.
  • Pat the salmon dry with paper towels before placing it on the tray so the sauce sticks instead of sliding off.
  • If your fillets are thick, add an extra 2 minutes. If they're thin, check at 10 minutes to avoid drying them out.
03 -
  • Line your tray with parchment, not foil, because the acid in the lemon can react with aluminum and leave a metallic taste.
  • Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to coat the salmon evenly with sauce for the best caramelization.
  • Let the salmon rest for a minute after it comes out of the oven so the juices redistribute and every bite stays moist.
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