By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
79 cal · 20 min
Honey-Mustard Salmon
Recipe GLPRd4ca5035ff5ac6
A quick and elegant salmon dish with a tangy honey-mustard glaze that comes together in just 15 minutes. The combination of grainy mustard, honey, and mayonnaise creates a creamy, flavorful coating that keeps the salmon moist and delicious. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours.
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Ingredients
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grainy mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds salmon fillets
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grainy mustard, honey, and cayenne pepper until well combined and smooth.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece if using individual portions.
Season the salmon lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Spread the honey-mustard mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, coating generously.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at the thickest part. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when done.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm, spooning any pan juices over the top if desired.
Comments
This is a straightforward dish with ingredients stocked at every Charlotte chain—mayo, mustard, honey, and pepper are commodities, and salmon is reliable at Harris Teeter and Kroger year-round. At roughly $3–4 per serving for salmon (the only expensive ingredient), it's reasonable for a weeknight protein. The stated 20 minutes is honest for a sheet-pan roast, assuming the salmon is thawed and you're not broiling it into leather. The only real drawback is that leftover salmon can turn mealy or dry on reheating, so this is a better same-night dish than a make-ahead.
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