Description
This Maple Mustard Salmon recipe is a flavorful, quick, and healthy dinner option featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze. It’s perfect for weeknights and pairs beautifully with roasted veggies or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional for texture)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard (if using), maple syrup, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the maple mustard mixture generously over each piece.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Broil for the last 1–2 minutes for a caramelized top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or lemon wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and nutrition.
- Great with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or quinoa.
- Leftovers are delicious in wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
- Can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg