Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze, a dish that combines sweet and spicy notes for an unforgettable meal. This easy recipe, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, requires only five simple ingredients. The juicy salmon fillets are elevated by a homemade glaze made from Dijon mustard and real maple syrup, creating a delicious balance that satisfies everyone at the table. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this impressive yet simple dish is sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 tablespoons coarse Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, kosher salt, paprika, and pepper. Spoon half of this mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top of the salmon.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until an instant-read thermometer reads 145ºF.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg