🇫🇷 Dijon Mustard Salmon with Green Beans

Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional, for texture)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Green Beans:

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

For Serving:

• Lemon wedges
• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

🔪 Preparation

Make the Dijon Glaze:

• In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Prep Salmon:

• Pat salmon fillets dry and place on the baking sheet.
• Brush the Dijon glaze evenly over the tops.

Prepare Green Beans:

• Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange them around the salmon on the same skillet for easy clean up. (I like cooking mine separately :D)

🍳 Cooking Instructions

Cook the Green Beans:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add green beans and sauté for 2 minutes until they start to blister slightly.
• Add garlic, salt, and pepper; stir for 30 seconds.
• Pour in 2 tbsp water or broth, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
• Remove green beans and set aside on a plate. Wipe the skillet clean.

Cook the Salmon:

• In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Sear salmon skin-side down first for 3–4 minutes, until crisp.
• Flip and brush the tops generously with the Dijon glaze.
• Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook another 3–5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  
  

Combine and Finish:

• Return the green beans to the pan alongside the salmon for the last minute of cooking, just to warm through and absorb some of the glaze.
• Squeeze fresh lemon over the top.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill before serving
  
  💡 Chef’s Tip:

For a creamy twist, stir 1 tablespoon of butter or light cream into the pan juices right before serving — it creates a silky, restaurant-style Dijon sauce.

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🍽️ Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient                     Amount

Calories                   420 kcal

Protein                  35 g

Carbohydrates           10 g

Fat                          26 g

Saturated Fat           6 g

Fiber                            3 g

Sodium             480 mg