Description
Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for both family dinners and entertaining guests. This easy-to-make recipe showcases tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious glaze crafted from real maple syrup and Dijon mustard. With only five simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a flavorful meal on the table in just 30 minutes. Serve this versatile dish with your favorite sides to create a wholesome and satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 tablespoons coarse Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup if desired.
- Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, kosher salt, paprika, and black pepper. Spoon half of the mixture over the salmon.
- Bake the salmon for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the remaining glaze on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the salmon flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg