Description
This Honey Mustard Salmon In Foil recipe offers a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy tender, flaky salmon fillets. Coated in a tangy and sweet honey mustard sauce, then baked to perfection in foil packets, it locks in moisture and enhances the salmon’s natural taste. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Lay each salmon fillet onto a large piece of aluminum foil capable of being folded to form a sealed packet. Evenly spoon the honey mustard sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Seal Packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to create tightly closed packets, ensuring no sauce escapes during cooking.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns, garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs excellently with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the salmon in the honey mustard sauce for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Alternatively, grill the foil packets over medium heat to add a smoky flavor.
