Honey Mustard Salmon Broccoli (Printable version)

Salmon glazed in honey mustard, served alongside fragrant broccoli rice for a wholesome, savory dish.

# What you need:

→ Main

01 - 4 salmon fillets (each about 6 ounces)
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Honey Mustard Glaze

04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced

→ Broccoli Rice

10 - 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine honey, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, pat dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
04 - Brush the tops of each fillet generously with the honey mustard glaze.
05 - Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes or until just cooked through and easily flaked with a fork.
06 - While the salmon cooks, pulse broccoli florets in a food processor until the pieces resemble coarse rice.
07 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add broccoli rice, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until vibrant and just tender.
08 - Plate the broccoli rice and top each portion with a glazed salmon fillet. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make and perfect for busy nights
  • Smoky sweet mustard glaze brings restaurant flavor to your table
  • Veggie-packed broccoli rice is lighter than regular rice but still filling
  • All the ingredients are easy to find at any grocery store
02 -
  • Great source of protein and healthy fats from the salmon
  • Broccoli rice is gluten free lower carb and a tasty way to eat more vegetables
  • The whole recipe can be prepped and cooked in thirty minutes
03 -
  • Always dry your salmon fillets with paper towels before seasoning to ensure the glaze sticks and you get golden edges
  • Pull the salmon out of the oven when it is just shy of being done as it will finish cooking from residual heat as it rests
  • A microplane grater makes quick work of zesting lemon and mincing garlic Tiny bits mix better in both glaze and rice

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