Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon
Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon pairs tender, flaky fish with a glossy coating that balances fruity sweetness and a gentle mustard bite. The glaze caramelizes slightly in the pan, creating a light crust that contrasts with the moist interior. It’s a quick, flavorful option for a weeknight dinner or a simple meal when you want something bright and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 62 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) with the rack in the top position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Mix the apricot preserves and mustard together.
- 3
Set the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush 1/2 of the apricot-mustard over the tops.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes; brush with the remaining 1/2 apricot-mustard. Continue baking until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.
- Calories 61.54 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 6.4 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 5.84 g 2%
- Total Fat 1.34 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.31 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 34.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 105.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Apricot Mustard Glazed Salmon is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apricot Preserves, Salmon, and Spicy Brown Mustard. Each serving provides about 61.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Preserves, Salmon, Spicy Brown Mustard. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 61.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon healthy?
- Apricot-Mustard Glazed Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 61.54 calories and 6.4 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It contains Fish and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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