Honey Dijon Salmon That Actually Works

Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper (trust me on the parchment - cleanup is so much easier).

Mix the dijon, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl. Taste it - if you want more garlic or saltiness, add more. (The mixture should be thick but spreadable. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more honey.)

In another bowl, mix the panko and chopped parsley. I use panko because regular breadcrumbs get soggy faster.

Place salmon fillets in your prepared dish and spread the honey-dijon mixture evenly over each fillet. Don't be shy with it.

Sprinkle the panko-parsley mixture on top of each fillet and gently press it down so it sticks.

Bake for about 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork and the top should be golden. (If your smoke detector goes off, it's probably done (kidding, but check it at 12 minutes).)

Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze that lemon over everything - it makes such a difference.