35-Minute Honey Mustard Salmon and Green Beans
Glossy honey mustard salmon with garlicky green beans, a fast dinner that feels a little fancy.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 25 · Total: 35 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (274 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
honey mustard salmon dinners
Inspired by the honey-mustard salmon I used to order when I wanted something light but still satisfying.
Story
Salmon nights are my trick for making a regular Tuesday feel a little nicer. This glaze is sweet, tangy, and fast, and it makes the whole kitchen smell like something good is happening. I love that the green beans get a little garlicky and soak up the sauce too. If you have lemon, use it, it wakes everything up.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk Dijon, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Sear salmon, flesh side down first, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- Push salmon to one side. Add green beans, butter, and garlic. Cook, tossing, until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in honey mustard sauce. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon until it flakes easily.
- Finish with lemon zest and black pepper. Serve hot with extra sauce from the pan.
Chef Tips
- If your fillets are thin, reduce the simmer time so they do not overcook.
- Swap green beans for asparagus or snap peas.
- Use whole grain mustard for more texture.
- Serve with microwave rice to keep it weeknight easy.
Cook's Notes
- Keep the heat at a gentle simmer once the sauce goes in, honey can burn if it boils hard.
- Spoon glaze over the fish to finish it evenly.
- Leftovers are great flaked into a rice bowl.