Baked Mustard-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Tarragon

From the kitchen of Carly

Whole-grain mustard forms a tangy crust on salmon fillets, while thin asparagus roasts alongside on a single sheet pan. Smoked paprika and fresh tarragon add depth, making this a streamlined dinner that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under thirty minutes.

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Servings
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medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 11 bunch thin asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 13 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 13/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 11/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 14 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  • 18 teaspoons country-style or whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 13 tablespoons panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 11/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 12 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss asparagus with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on prepared sheet, then arrange in a single layer on one half of baking sheet. Bake asparagus 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, spread each salmon fillet with 2 tsp. mustard. Sprinkle fillets with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper total. Toss panko with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle panko mixture evenly onto salmon fillets, then dust with smoked paprika.

  3. After asparagus has baked for 5 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Place prepared salmon fillets skin side down on empty half of baking sheet. Return to oven and bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center and asparagus is tender, 14–16 minutes more for medium rare salmon. Divide salmon and asparagus among four plates and top with tarragon.