This wonderful tangy Dijon honey salmon recipe is simple to pull together but full of rich flavor. The combination of the Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon is a winning combination that pairs beautifully with buttery salmon.

This easy weeknight salmon dinner is one of my favorite ways to make baked salmon. I love the simple marinade - I find Dijon mustard to be an excellent way to 'cheat' in adding flavor.

Dijon honey salmon with lemon slices in a blue bowl with a gold fork.

Why You'll Love this Savory Salmon Dinner

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this baked salmon is savory and sweet.
It's so simple to pull together and will be a hit with the whole family!
Leftover salmon saves well and can be added to pasta or a salad.

A salmon fillet on top of lemon slices and a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan, next to glas bowls with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, spices, and honey.

Dijon Salmon Ingredients

Salmon - buttery salmon is the star of this dish! You can use skin on salmon, but if you can find it with the skin removed, it will soak in even more flavor from the lemons.
Lemons - you'll use both slices of fresh lemon as well as lemon juice to add wonderful citrus flavor to the salmon.
Dijon Mustard - with it's tangy flavor, a little Dijon goes a long way! I do not recommend substituting.
Honey - a little bit of honey balances out all the savory flavors with a little sweetness.
Parsley - fresh parsley adds some herbaceous flavor to the salmon.
Seasonings - use paprika, salt, and pepper to season the dish.

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Honey Dijon Salmon

This succulent salmon with a honey Dijon glaze is so simple to make and results in the most flavorful dish!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Total Time: 28

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

2 lemons 1 sliced and 1 juiced
1 pound salmon fillet
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay the lemon slices in the center of a parchment lined sheet pan. Place the salmon on top of the lemon slices. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, melted butter, Dijon mustard, honey, and parsley. Stir to combine.
Remove the salmon from the oven and brush with the butter Dijon glaze.
Bake for an additional 5 to 6 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes apart and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer (at the thickest part of the fillet).