Honey Mustard Salmon

Paleo Honey Mustard Salmon with Kale

Here is my first official Spring recipe. It has less than 8 ingredients to help make our meals more delicious but also quick and easy. 

Meaty and tender salmon, cooked until still slightly pink inside, simply seasoned but then packed with a punch from spicy Dijon mustard, sweet honey and peppery pepper (I know, mind blowing). Serve it with quickly massaged kale to bring an earthy bite – plus greens as always good.

Honey Mustard Salmon right out of the oven with kale

Approachable recipe.

With only 8 ingredients and 2 of them being salt and pepper – which I think I can say every household and kitchen has in it. 

The power of seasoning your protein before cooking it is so important. Bringing forth it’s natural flavors and elevating them to the next. 

Add in more roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes and even rice – make this meal more substantial. 

Close up of Honey Mustard Salmon with kale and white napkin

Make your own.

Yes, you can buy your own Honey Mustard from your grocery store. But next time you pick it up, check out the list of ingredients.

Is it really just mustard and honey? 

Like in this recipe, it’s just mustard, honey and black pepper (always more black pepper). 

Honey Mustard Salmon with kale and white napkin

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Paleo Honey Mustard Salmon with Kale

Honey Mustard Salmon


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  • Author: Kat with White Sparrow
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 salmon filets, patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper, more to season
  • 1 large bunch kale, roughly chopped into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 heaping tablespoon honey
  • 12 scallions, sliced thinly

Instructions

  1. Using a large enamel or well seasoned cast iron pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the flesh side of the salmon filets very well with salt and pepper (set aside any unused salt and pepper). When the pan is hot, add the salmon skin side down. Cook for 6 minutes or until the skin is very crispy.
  2. Carefully flip each salmon filet over. Turn your heat down to medium. Let cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove the salmon from the pan, placing each filet skin side down on a plate or cutting board to rest.
  3. Meanwhile, massage the kale, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt together in a large bowl. Use your hands to massage for 30-45 seconds and let sit until ready to serve.
  4. Mix together the Dijon mustard, honey and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  5. To serve, place the kale on a plate or shallow bowl, top with a salmon filet and spoon the honey mustard over each piece of salmon. Garnish with scallions and serve.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: seafood
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: dinner

Did you make this recipe? Take a picture and tag me @whitesparrowfoodco or #whitesparrowfoodco I’d love to hear what you thought of the recipe! 

Enjoy the Recipe, Personal Chef Kat

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