Mustard Maple Salmon
This easy Maple Mustard Salmon features tender, flaky salmon baked with a sweet and tangy Dijon maple glaze. It's an easy, healthy dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ to 2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Sprinkle salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place it on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon, maple syrup and garlic powder. Pour ¾ of the maple-mustard mixture on top of the salmon. Brush to cover the top. Place the salmon in the refrigerator for at least one hour to marinate.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Bake the salmon for about 14 minutes, until cooked through but still pink in the middle. (NOTE that bake time will vary according to how thick your salmon is. A thinner fillet will cook quicker).
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Cut into individual pieces and give each of them a squeeze of a lemon wedge. Heat up the remaining sauce, and serve with salmon. It can be spooned on, if diners prefer more sauce.
Notes
NOTES:
- Use center-cut salmon for the most even cooking.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour for the best flavor.
- Adjust the baking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
- Heat the reserved glaze before serving—do not serve the portion that was in contact with the raw fish unless it has been brought to a boil.
- Fresh lemon juice squeezed over the cooked salmon brightens the flavors.
- Leftovers make an excellent addition to salads, grain bowls and wraps
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg