Salmon with Green Beans and Honey Mustard Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dining with this effortlessly elegant recipe for Salmon with Green Beans and Honey Mustard Sauce. Tender, perfectly seared salmon fillets are paired with vibrant, tender-crisp green beans, all bathed in a luscious homemade honey mustard sauce that balances just the right touch of sweetness and tang from Dijon mustard and lemon juice. This 30-minute recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it the perfect choice for a healthy, satisfying dinner. Simple cooking techniques, such as pan-searing and a quick sauce reduction, ensure that each bite is bursting with restaurant-quality flavor. Serve this dish as is or with a side of fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the delightful sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley, this meal is as beautiful as it is delicious—a sure way to impress family or guests without the fuss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin on or off, as preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 400 grams green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable.
Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet used for the salmon, reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the honey mustard mixture into the skillet with the garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce.
Plate the salmon alongside the green beans. Drizzle additional honey mustard sauce over the salmon if desired.
Garnish with chopped parsley (optional), and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.8 mcg | 79% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
