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Fresh Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon with Spring Vegetables

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A quick and easy recipe featuring salmon fillets glazed with a tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce, paired with crisp spring vegetables like asparagus, peas, and radishes. Perfect for a light, healthy, and flavorful spring meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (local, raw preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup baby radishes, halved or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs like dill or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  2. Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it until the skin is crisp.
  4. Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon. Immediately brush the top with a generous layer of the honey mustard glaze. Cook another 3-4 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until salmon is cooked through (internal temperature around 125°F / 52°C).
  5. Prepare the vegetables: Toss asparagus, snap peas, and radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté in another pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp, or steam for 3-4 minutes. Finish with fresh herbs if using.
  6. Plate and serve: Arrange glazed salmon fillets on plates alongside the spring vegetables. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the salmon. Serve with a lemon wedge if desired.

Notes

Do not rush flipping the salmon to get a crispy skin. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen it. Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure crisp skin. Vegetables should be tender-crisp, not mushy. Let salmon rest for a minute before serving to redistribute juices.

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Keywords: honey mustard salmon, glazed salmon, spring vegetables, healthy salmon recipe, quick salmon dinner, easy salmon recipe, honey mustard glaze, asparagus, snap peas, radishes

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