🐟🍯 Grilled Salmon with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce (Mediterranean Style)
📝 Description
This Grilled Salmon with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce highlights omega-3–rich salmon, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, and a light creamy sauce sweetened naturally with honey. Inspired by Mediterranean cooking, the sauce is tangy, mildly sweet, and silky—perfectly complementing smoky grilled salmon while keeping the dish wholesome and elegant.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (150–180 g each)
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce
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¼ cup Greek yogurt (or light cream)
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1½ tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
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Fresh dill or parsley
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Lemon wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Salmon
Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let rest 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Grill the Salmon
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Grill salmon 4–5 minutes per side, until lightly charred and flaky.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Serve
Spoon creamy honey mustard sauce over grilled salmon. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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With grilled vegetables or asparagus
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Over quinoa or brown rice
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Alongside a Greek salad
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With roasted Mediterranean potatoes
🧠 Nutrition Highlights
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High in omega-3 fatty acids
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Lean protein with healthy fats
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Lower saturated fat using yogurt instead of heavy cream
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Naturally gluten-free
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I bake the salmon instead of grilling?
Yes. Bake at 200°C / 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
Q: Is the sauce sweet?
Mildly sweet and tangy—adjust honey to taste.
Q: Can I make the sauce dairy-free?
Yes. Use dairy-free yogurt or cashew cream.
Q: Can I use whole-grain mustard?
Absolutely—it adds texture and depth.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate salmon and sauce separately for up to 2 days.
Q: Is this suitable for weight loss?
Yes—portion-controlled salmon and yogurt-based sauce fit well into a Mediterranean diet.
