Maple Dijon Salmon
A tender, flaky salmon fillet glazed with a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl and whisk until blended.
- Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the skin side down.
- Brush the maple-Dijon mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle any leftover glaze over the top before serving.
Notes
For a caramelized finish, broil the salmon for the last few minutes of baking. Serve with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, maple dijon, dinner, healthy, seafood