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Mustard roasted salmon with green beans

Mustard roasted salmon with green beans is a bistro style dish for 6, glazed with a mustard and honey mix that caramelizes in the oven. It takes 25 minutes of active work, can be made in the morning for the same day, rates as very easy, and costs €6.90 per person. The key is a short bake, the salmon should stay slightly pink at the center under its golden crust.

A honey mustard glazed salmon is the dish that wins everyone over, even the kids at the table.

Mustard roasted salmon with green beans
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
45 min
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€6.90
Calories per person
470 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Whole grain mustard brings little crunchy seeds and a mild tang, while honey softens the edge and caramelizes into a golden crust as it roasts. The salmon stays tender and just barely pink at the center, a nice contrast to that glossy top layer. Green beans sauteed in butter with garlic add the crunch and freshness that balance the whole plate.

This is the kind of dish you serve for a relaxed dinner with friends, or a Sunday family meal when you want something that pleases everyone, kids included. It fits naturally in spring or summer with seasonal vegetables, though it works just as well into fall. Keep the rest of the menu simple, a light cold starter before and a light dessert after is all you need for a good evening.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 2 steps, 18 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 2 steps, 15 min
  4. When it's time to serve 2 steps, 14 min

In the morning, mix the mustard and honey glaze and brush it over the salmon fillets, then trim the green beans and keep both chilled. Just before guests arrive, blanch the beans in boiling water then ice water, and take the salmon out of the fridge while the oven preheats. At serving time, roast the salmon for 10 minutes while you saute the beans in butter and garlic.

The ingredients

6 people

Fish counter

  • Salmon fillets 900 g

Pantry

  • Whole grain mustard 4 tbsp
  • Liquid honeyoften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 2 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 2 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Extra-fine green beans 800 g
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Lemon 1

Dairy

  • Butter 40 g

Allergens Fish, Mustard, Lactose

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Mix the mustard, honey and a splash of lemon juice, then brush it over the top of the salmon fillets laid on a baking sheet. 8 min

    Taste the mix beforehand, it should be mild and tangy at the same time.

  2. Trim the green beans and keep them chilled in a damp kitchen towel. 10 min

    Snap off only the stem end, the other tip looks nice left on.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Boil the green beans for 6 minutes in plenty of well salted water, then plunge them into ice water and drain. 12 min

    The ice water locks in their bright green color and stops the cooking.

  2. Take the salmon out of the fridge and preheat the oven to 200 degrees. 3 min

    Salmon at room temperature cooks more evenly.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Roast the salmon for 10 minutes, it should stay slightly pink at the center. 10 min

    Pop it under the broiler for 1 minute at the end to brown the mustard crust.

  2. Saute the green beans in butter with chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper, and serve with the salmon. 4 min

    Add the garlic near the end of cooking, burnt it turns bitter.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick salmon fillets of even thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time, instead of one piece drying out while another stays underdone.
  • No damp kitchen towel on hand? A perforated plastic bag in the fridge also keeps green beans crisp for several hours.
  • Check the salmon with the tip of a knife at the center of the thickest fillet, it should meet a light pink resistance, not flaky cooked through flesh.

The variations

  • Swap the salmon for cod or trout, cooking time stays similar but watch closely since these fish dry out faster.
  • For a fish free version, glaze chicken breasts with the same mustard and honey mix, extending the oven time to about 20 minutes.
  • For kids, prepare a few fillets with just a drizzle of honey and no mustard, the crust still caramelizes but without the tang.

What to serve it with

  • Basmati rice or steamed potatoes
  • A cold vegetable starter before
  • A dry white wine like chablis

Storage

Cooked salmon keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, and the cooked green beans the same way. Reheat the salmon gently in a low oven to avoid drying it out, skip the microwave which toughens the flesh.

Questions about this recipe

Can regular mustard replace the whole grain mustard?

Yes, but you lose the crunchy seed texture and the glaze becomes smoother. Keep the same quantities, the tangy flavor stays close.

How do you know the salmon is cooked without drying it out?

Pierce the center of the thickest fillet with a knife tip, the flesh should stay slightly pink and glossy. Ten minutes at 200 degrees is enough for medium sized fillets.

Can this dish be scaled up for more than 6 guests?

Yes, just increase the salmon and green bean quantities proportionally. Roast the salmon in batches if your oven can't fit everything at once.

Can green beans be swapped for another vegetable?

Broccoli or green asparagus work well with the same boil then butter sauté method. Just adjust the boiling time depending on the vegetable you choose.

Can a mustard roasted salmon with green beans be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 2 steps, before the guests arrive, 2 steps, when it's time to serve, 2 steps.

How long does it take to make a mustard roasted salmon with green beans?

Allow 45 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in a mustard roasted salmon with green beans?

About 470 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a mustard roasted salmon with green beans cost?

About €6.90 per person, that's €41.40 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, mustard, lactose. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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