Salmon with Honey, Dijon and Thyme
This quick, beautiful salmon is fantastic served hot or cold. It's a dish everyone at your table will enjoy. As a bonus, it's on the table in less than 30 minutes. Throw some asparagus in the oven at the same time, and you've got a healthy, delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 half lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- Mix the 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard with the 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Place the salmon filet, skin side down, on parchment paper, on a sheet pan. If you don't have parchment paper - just give the pan a spray with cooking oil to keep the skin from sticking
- Brush the salmon with the mustard mixture
- Place the thyme sprigs on the salmon filet or sprinkle on the 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Thinly slice the half lemon and place the slices on the salmon filet. Isn't it pretty?
- Bake the salmon until cooked through - about 15-20 minutes. The filet will be firm to the touch and a lighter shade of pink
- Serve with your favorite vegetable. I often roast a pan of asparagus at the same time making for a quick, easy and, of course, delicious weeknight meal that's on the table in less than 30 minutes
