Growing up, salmon really wasn’t on the menu for me. See, when you grow up in a Cuban household, your meals consist of chicken, pork, or steak with rice, plantains, and/or bread. I didn’t try a piece of fish until I was an adult!

These days, I LOVE all kinds of seafood – mahi-mahi, salmon, cod, shrimp, crab, lobster. All the things! I make one of my easy salmon recipes about once a week now.

Many people tell me they don’t really enjoy the taste of salmon or are intimidated by making it at home. With that in mind, I decided to share this easy 5-ingredient honey mustard salmon recipe along with a few food-safe tips.

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How To Cook Salmon On A Skillet

In general, you can make salmon in a few ways. You can bake salmon in the oven, cook it on the stove, grill it, or air fry it. For this salmon recipe, we’re going to cook the salmon in a skillet on the stove. This is my go-to method.

When you pan-fry a salmon fillet, it gets a little golden crust on top, which makes it oh-so-good. You’ll feel like a famous chef after making it! Just make sure to cook salmon until the internal temperature reads 145ºF on a food thermometer.

How to Make Honey Mustard Sauce

But first, let’s make the sauce! Honey mustard is one of those sauces that is not only easy to make, but it’s DELICIOUS. You’ll want to enjoy it with everything! I’m definitely that girl who will order a side of honey mustard sauce with chicken tenders, burgers, fries, a salad lol…the addiction is real.

So why not add it to salmon! The reason I feel people don’t enjoy the taste of salmon is that they don’t season it enough nor add any sauces. I bet if you add the sweet taste of honey mustard to a salmon filet, you will absolutely be sold on its taste.

Making this sauce is easy. You simply whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. That’s it!

How To Make Honey Mustard Salmon

Cooking the salmon on the stove takes about 10 minutes or less, depending on the thickness of the fillet. Again, make sure to cook salmon until the internal temperature reads 145ºF on a food thermometer.

I like to start by seasoning the salmon generously with salt and pepper. You then place the salmon fillets, skin side up, on a hot skillet coated with olive oil. No need to get crazy with the oil. A few teaspoons of olive oil are enough. You can also use butter if you prefer. Make sure not to move the salmon while it’s cooking.

After 5 minutes (or less if the salmon isn’t as thick), you flip the salmon to cook the other side for another 4 minutes. In the last minute of cooking, brush the honey mustard sauce over the salmon fillets. You can serve any remaining sauce with dinner.

What To Pair with Salmon

I usually pair this honey mustard salmon (or any salmon, really) with a simple arugula salad, roasted veggies, cooked quinoa, or delicious fluffy white rice. Mmm!

This recipe is simple enough for any weeknight dinner but can also be made for a dinner party or special occasion.

Can’t wait for you to try it!

honey mustard salmon broken in pieces on a speckled plate with arugula salad
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15-Minute Skillet Honey Mustard Salmon

Jamie Silva
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
An easy weeknight salmon recipe made with just 5 ingredients. Ready in less than 20 minutes and so delicious, you'll want to make it every week!
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 wild caught salmon fillets, patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon, honey, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt + pepper. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets, skin side up, for 5 minutes.
  • Flip the filet and cook for another 4 minutes. Make sure to cook salmon until internal temperature reads 145 degrees F on a food thermometer.
  • On the last minute, brush the honey mustard mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. Serve salmon with arugula, rice, and/or any remaining honey mustard sauce. Enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 17.9g, Protein: 23.4g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 586mg, Potassium: 23mg, Fiber: 1.1g, Sugar: 18g
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dijon, honey, honey mustard salmon, honey mustard salmon recipe, mustard, salmon, salmon dinner, salmon recipes
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