Honey Balsamic Salmon over Arugula

The sweet and tangy honey mustard mixture does double duty as a marinade and a salad dressing making this meal even easier to get on the table.

recipe developed for Baker's Joy

photography by Paul Gelsobello Studio

Food Stylist: Cathy Paukner
Prop Stylist: Heather Bean

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

1 can Chef’s Joy Butter Flavor Non-stick Cooking Spray
4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz. each)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
12 cups arugula

Season salmon with salt and pepper, if desired.  Combine honey, vinegar and mustard.  Remove 2 tablespoons mixture and toss with arugula.  Coat salmon with remaining honey mixture and let stand 30 minutes.

Spray 12-inch skillet with Chef's Joy spray and heat skillet over medium heat.    Remove salmon from honey mixture and cook 8 minutes, turning once, or until salmon is desired doneness.  Serve salmon over arugula.