4.7 from 27 votes
Honey Mustard Salmon with Citrus Salsa
This easy baked salmon recipe is made with a simple honey mustard sauce and can be on the dinner table in 20 minutes! Serve with a fresh citrus salsa to make the dish extra special!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 401 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the citrus salsa:
- 2 large oranges, peeled and chopped*
- 1 large avocado, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the salmon:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- pomegranate arils, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the oranges, avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently stir to combine. Set aside while you make the salmon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Place the salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the glaze evenly over the salmon pieces.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until it easily flakes with a fork. The baking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon pieces. You can turn the oven to broil and broil for 1 minute to crisp up the salmon.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon pieces. Top with the citrus salsa and garnish with pomegranate arils, if using. Serve immediately.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- I like to mix oranges. Navel, cara cara, blood, clementines, tangerines, and mandarins are all good options.
Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
1148mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
379IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1148mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 379IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.