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A perfectly cooked fillet of bake-from-frozen salmon, glistening with a honey mustard glaze and sprinkled with red pepper flakes, served with greens.

Bake-From-Frozen Salmon (Weeknight Method)

A quick and easy method for cooking salmon directly from frozen, perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe requires minimal prep and delivers a flavorful, healthy meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (6-ounce) frozen salmon fillets do not thaw
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Brush or spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven. Place the 2 frozen salmon fillets skin-side down in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and kosher salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  3. Brush or spoon all of the mustard mixture evenly over the salmon.
  4. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Roast for 15 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove the foil. Continue roasting until the salmon flakes easily with a fork or a thermometer reads 145°F, 8 to 10 minutes more. Check the salmon at 8 minutes, as wild salmon cooks faster than farmed.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven and let rest uncovered for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

This method is ideal for busy home cooks seeking a fast, reliable, and healthy dinner. It requires no thawing and is suitable for keto or high-protein diets.

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