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Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes

Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes

Listen, family fish night doesn't have to mean standing over a splattering skillet. We're using my favorite microwave cheat-code for the potatoes so everything hits the oven at exactly the same time. Crispy spuds, blistered spring asparagus, and perfectly glazed hot honey mustard salmon, all on a single sheet pan in 25 minutes flat.

Elena Reyes
Elena Reyes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
4
easy
dinner
sheet-pan30-minute-mealsalmonpescatarian+1

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Timeline

25 minutes
0m10m20m25m
Par-cook Potatoes
5m
Mix Honey Mustard Glaze
3m
Prep Asparagus
Season Potatoes
Prep Salmon & Glaze
3m
Roast Sheet Pan
14m
Garnish and Serve

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes(halved)
  • 3 tbsp hot honey(or regular honey with a generous pinch of red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce(low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb asparagus(woody ends snapped off)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil(divided)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt(divided)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper(divided)
  • 4 each salmon fillets(about 6 oz each, skin-on or off)
  • 0.5 each lemon(for squeezing)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Place 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover with a plate and microwave for 5 minutes to par-cook them.

    5 min

    Tip: Don't skip this cheat code! If you put raw potatoes and raw salmon on a pan together, you'll either eat crunchy potatoes or hockey-puck salmon.

  2. 2

    While the potatoes are steaming in the microwave, whisk together the 3 tbsp hot honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside.

    3 min

    Tip: If you don't have hot honey, regular honey and a pinch of chili flakes works perfectly.

  3. 3

    Grab a large sheet pan. Place the trimmed 1 lb asparagus on one third of the pan.

    2 min

    Tip: Keep the asparagus confined to its zone so you have room for the rest.

  4. 4

    Carefully drain the microwaved potatoes (they will be hot!). Toss them right on the pan with 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Spread them out on another third of the pan, flat side down.

    2 min

    Tip: Flat side down ensures maximum crispy surface area.

  5. 5

    Nestle the 4 salmon fillets in the empty center zone of the sheet pan. Drizzle the salmon and asparagus with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Spoon the hot honey mustard glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.

    3 min

    Tip: Let the glaze drip down the sides a bit; it will caramelize on the pan.

  6. 6

    Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes. You want the salmon opaque and easily flaked with a fork, the asparagus blistered, and the potatoes golden brown.

    14 min

    Tip: If your salmon is extra thick, add 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Pull the pan from the oven. Immediately squeeze the juice of 0.5 lemon over the asparagus and salmon to brighten everything up. Serve right off the pan.

    1 min

    Tip: The acid from the lemon perfectly balances the sweet heat of the hot honey.

Chef's Notes

I strongly prefer skin-on salmon for sheet pan meals because the skin insulates the fish from the hot metal, keeping the meat incredibly tender and preventing it from drying out. Even if you don't eat the skin, leave it on for the bake! Also, I wasn't kidding about the potato microwave cheat code. It's the only way to get a 30-minute root vegetable to cook perfectly alongside a 12-minute piece of fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes take to make?

Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes takes about 25 minutes total. That includes 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes?

The main ingredients are: baby yellow potatoes, hot honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, asparagus, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, salmon fillets, lemon.

What type of meal is Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes?

Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Mustard Salmon & "Cheat Code" Potatoes is categorized as: dinner.