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Salmon fillet with honey mustard crust

Salmon fillets are coated with a mixture of honey, mustard, dill and crumbs and cooked juicy in the oven. The crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets. Maple syrup replaces honey, coarse mustard provides more structure in the crust.

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Total time 38 min
Calories 520 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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The crust may brown, while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets. Salmon fillets are coated with a mixture of honey, mustard, dill and crumbs and cooked juicy in the oven. Maple syrup replaces honey, coarse mustard provides more structure in the crust.

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Salmon fillet with honey mustard crust

Salmon fillets are coated with a mixture of honey, mustard, dill and crumbs and cooked juicy in the oven. The crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time for thin fillets early.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Dill: chop. Lemon: grate the zest and squeeze out the juice.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Salmon fillets are spread with a mixture of honey, mustard, dill and crumbs and cooked juicy in the oven.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    The crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Let the salmon rest for two minutes after baking so that the crust sticks. Arrange the fillets with a wide lever and add some lemon juice to the table.

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Important for salmon fillet with honey-mustard crust

The crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets.

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Maple syrup replaces honey, coarse mustard provides more structure in the crust.

Nutrition per serving

520kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
30.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Salmon fillet with honey mustard crust

Weigh salmon fillets, prepare honey and keep mustard separate, then start the main cooking process for salmon fillet with honey-mustard crust.

The crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets.

Refrigerate salmon fillet with honey-mustard crust directly. If serving later, note: the crust may brown while the salmon core remains translucent; check the cooking time early for thin fillets. Eat fish leftovers the following day at the latest.

Maple syrup replaces honey, coarse mustard provides more structure in the crust.

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