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Easy Crispy Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe with Green Beans and Lemon

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A quick and flavorful salmon dish featuring a crispy honey mustard glaze, served with tender green beans and bright lemon. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with a restaurant-quality taste.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 fresh lemon, plus extra wedges for serving
  • 12 ounces green beans (about 340 grams), trimmed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and juice of half a lemon until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add trimmed green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking and preserve color. Drain again and set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon skin-side down. Press gently with a spatula to keep skin flat. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get a nice crust.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon and brush the top side with the honey mustard glaze. Cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through but still moist inside (internal temperature 125-130°F / 52-54°C for medium doneness).
  6. In the same skillet, add the blanched green beans. Pour the remaining glaze over them and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes until warmed through and glazed.
  7. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the salmon and green beans just before serving for a fresh, zesty kick.

Notes

Pat salmon skin dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not move salmon during initial sear to allow crust formation. Apply glaze after flipping to avoid burning. Blanch green beans ahead to save time and preserve color. If glaze starts to burn, lower heat slightly. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet over low heat to maintain crisp skin.

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Keywords: salmon, honey mustard, crispy salmon, green beans, lemon, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy, quick recipe

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