Honey Old Bay Salmon Recipe
This honey old bay salmon recipe is a sweet and spicy way to enjoy flavorful salmon, and is easy to make! This one-pan dinner cooks quickly, and is a great meal the whole family will love.
Ready in 30 minutes, this easy salmon recipe makes a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with a chopped salad, steamed vegetables, and easy rice pilaf and you have a fantastic meal in no time.
Salmon is one of our favorite proteins, we absolutely love it for dinner! We live close to the ocean, so fresh salmon is a real treat. If you can’t find fresh salmon, frozen and thawed salmon is a great option for an easy weeknight dinner.
This salmon recipe is a little sweet, a little spicy, and is so versatile you can serve it with so many amazing side dishes. It’s a great dinner to make for anyone who is a fan of salmon! Old Bay seasoning is traditionally served on crab or for shrimp boils. Try sprinkling it on salmon for a fun twist on this easy dinner with unbelievable flavor.
This Honey Old Bay Salmon Recipe Is
- Sweet
- Smoky
- Spicy
- Easy to Make
- Ready in 30 Minutes
- A Great Dinner for the Whole Family
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What’s In This Honey Old Bay Salmon Recipe?
- Salmon Fillets or Steaks – we got some delicious fresh salmon from a local fish market (fresh seafood is definitely a perk of living in New England!), but frozen salmon works just as good for this recipe. Make sure it’s thawed and pat dry with a paper towel before adding seasoning and cooking on the grill.
- Whole Grain Mustard– the best thing for a really nice flavor and texture. Using a really good mustard makes all the difference, and I like to coat the entire surface of the salmon with it.
- Honey: I recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. Getting really good honey is a favorite of ours, and makes a difference in your recipes.
- Old Bay seasoning – a classic spice blend that is traditionally used in seafood boils! If you can’t find Old Bay seasoning where you live, you can use a Cajun seasoning with black pepper instead.
- Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & I like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.
- Lemon Juice
Salmon Garnishes
You can add a few garnishes for a finishing touch to customize your salmon.
- Lemon slices
- Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes – for a little heat
- Fresh herbs or dry parsley
How Do You Make Salmon with Old Bay Seasoning?
- Place salmon filets on a plate, skin side down. Remove any bones, and pat the salmon dry.
- To each salmon filet, add half the Dijon mustard in an even layer. Then add the honey, and Old Bay seasoning to the top.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the oil to the bottom of a baking dish. Place the salmon in the greased dish, skin side down.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Broil the fish for the last minute to get a crispy brown crust on top with the Old Bay spices. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and enjoy!
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Honey Old Bay Salmon
Equipment
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Place salmon filets on a plate, skin side down. Remove any bones, and pat the salmon dry.
- To each salmon filet, add half the Dijon mustard in an even layer. Then add the honey, and Old Bay seasoning to the top.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the oil to the bottom of a baking dish. Place the salmon in the greased dish, skin side down.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Broil the fish for the last minute to get a crispy brown crust on top with the Old Bay spices. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and enjoy!
Wonderfully delicious