Description
✨ Meet your new weeknight hero! Juicy salmon fillets baked in a luscious honey-Dijon glaze, nestled on roasted garlic mashed potatoes, with bright green veggies on the side. It’s restaurant-level comfort in under 30 minutes—balanced, bold, and beautiful on the plate. The kind of dinner that turns “what’s for dinner?” into a happy sigh.
Ingredients
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800g salmon fillets (skin-on for crisp edges, or skinless)
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard (swap with whole-grain for texture)
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1 tbsp honey (maple syrup works too)
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150g light cream cheese or Greek yogurt
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Zest of 1 lemon + pinch of paprika
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600g cooked potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), mashed
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3 roasted garlic cloves
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1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter
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Fresh herbs (chives, parsley)
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Steamed green beans or asparagus
Instructions
1. Prep Salmon (5 min): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line tray with parchment, pat salmon dry, season with salt + pepper.
2. Make Glaze (3 min): Whisk Dijon, honey, cream cheese/yogurt, lemon zest, and paprika until smooth.
3. Bake (12–15 min): Brush salmon with glaze (reserve a little for later). Bake until flaky but slightly translucent in the center.
4. Garlic Mash (10 min): Mash potatoes with roasted garlic, olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, and herbs. Keep a few rustic lumps!
5. Veggies (5 min): Steam beans or asparagus, then toss with lemon juice + zest.
6. Plate & Serve: Spoon mash onto plates, top with salmon, add veggies, drizzle with extra glaze, finish with herbs.
Notes
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Pat salmon dry for crisp edges.
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Don’t overbake—slightly translucent = juicy perfection.
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Roast garlic while salmon cooks for a time-saver.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15–20 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 570 Cal Per Serving
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 44g