This honey mustard fish recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! The sauce is made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, so it’s simple and convenient. The fish is coated in a delicious honey mustard sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Plus, this dish is healthy and low-carb, so you can feel good about eating it.
Fish recipes can easily get bland and flavorless, unless you deep fry it. But frying is not the only method to make fish delicious! This honey mustard fish is marinated in a super yum sauce made with honey, mustard and lemon juice, enhanced with onion and garlic for the most savory fish recipe!
I admit it, I am not a fish person! But my daughter is crazy for fish, she would basically eat fish with every meal if possible. She doesn’t like complicated recipes though, grilled fish works perfect for her! So I was afraid this baked fish marinated in honey mustard sauce for fish, will not be well received! Luckily, I was wrong! It took about two minutes for my honey mustard fish to disappear from her plate! What a relief!
I did have to add extra lemon to this mustard fish because she found it a bit too sweet for her taste. But for me, it was perfection! I enjoyed every bit of this amazing honey fish and I can’t wait to make it again for hubs, who’s also a big fan of fish recipes.
The taste of mustard can range from tangy to spicy so choose your mustard wisely. Luckily this recipe has all of those flavors and then some. The fish comes out succulent, delicious, flaky, and to top all that goodness it’s super easy to make.
How long will the leftovers keep?
The leftovers can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container or the baking dish covered with aluminum foil for up to 2 days. Or frozen for about 3 months.
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This honey mustard fish recipe is one of the best and easiest I’ve ever made! Not to mention that it’s super delicious while low in calories. And since it’s low in sodium, cholesterol and carbohydrates, it’s a pretty healthy recipe too!
You can’t go wrong with this dish, no matter if you’re a beginner or experienced in the kitchen!
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FAQ
What does putting mustard on fish do?
What can I put on fish to make it taste better?
What does mustard taste good on?
What does mustard taste like when cooking fish?
The mustard batter is used to hold the breading on the fish, along with making the fish tender, and juicy while it cooks. You won’t taste the mustard after the fish is cooked so you don’t have to worry about the vinegary flavor that mustard tends to have. The taste of mustard can range from tangy to spicy so choose your mustard wisely.
Are there any health benefits to eating mustard?
Mustard seeds are a highly popular spice in many cultures and are used to make mustard, a popular condiment. Mustard seed and oil have also been used medicinally, although not many human trials for its medicinal use exist. Nutritionally, mustard seeds are a good source of selenium and healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. They contain many other minerals and vitamins in small amounts. For culinary purposes, mustard seeds are sold whole, as ground powder, or as mustard oil. Fresh spreadable mustard can be used in salad dressings and can easily be made at home as online recipes abound. Use a variety of spices on a regular basis to season or enhance dishes. It is worthwhile for adding both a nutrition and flavour boost to your meals.
What kind of fish can you cook with mustard?
My fish of choice was Cod, but any white fish will do; Tilapia, bass, whiting, or catfish. The mustard batter is used to hold the breading on the fish, along with making the fish tender, and juicy while it cooks. You won’t taste the mustard after the fish is cooked so you don’t have to worry about the vinegary flavor that mustard tends to have.
What to eat with honey mustard fish?
Potatoes, mashed potatoes or pasta would also go very well with this mustard fish. Kids will probably love it this way! Or eat with cauliflower mash. Couscous salad would also be a great side dish. What type of fish can I use? Any white fleshed fish fillet will be great. I used walleye fillet for this honey mustard fish recipe.