# Honey Dijon Salmon with Pea and Caper Relish

A side of salmon with a honey Dijon mayonnaise marinade that forms a golden crust, topped with a fresh, crunchy, and zingy green relish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g side of salmon
- 1 kg side of salmon
- 3 tbsp olive oil mayo
- 1 heaped tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 heaped tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 Zest of lemon
- 0.5 juice of lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- pepper
- 1 big handful sugar snap peas (or snow peas), finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1 handful frozen peas
- 2 heaped tbsp capers, roughly chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped
- Olive oil
- lemon juice
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Whisk the marinade ingredients together and taste it.
2. Adjust the marinade until it is sweet but not overly so, punchy and sharp.
3. Slather the marinade all over the salmon.
4. Season the salmon again with salt and pepper.
5. Roast the salmon at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.
6. Grill/broil the salmon for the last 3 to 5 minutes for caramelisation.
7. Blanch the snap peas and frozen peas in just-boiled water for a minute or two until thawed and vivid green.
8. Drain the peas well and leave them to steam dry for a few minutes.
9. Toss the blanched peas with capers, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
10. Taste the relish; it should be sharp, herby, salty and fresh.
11. Flake the salmon into big pieces on a platter.
12. Scatter the relish generously over the top of the salmon.
13. Serve the salmon and relish.

## Equipment

- whisk
- roasting pan
- grill/broiler

## Tips

- The marinade should be sweet but not overly so, punchy and sharp; adjust until it sings.
- Mayo adds beautiful color and caramelization along with the honey.
- Blanch peas until thawed and vivid green, then drain well and leave to steam dry for a few minutes.
- The relish should be sharp, herby, salty and fresh.
- This recipe works with smaller salmon fillets or a larger side of salmon.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYUQ1eav1pp/?igsh=bTZtY3Njajl0ZjUx
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e28d5418-9e9e-4985-9eb0-f89f2ab64b7c
- Extracted: 2026-05-14

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