Baked Maple-Glazed Salmon with Dijon Mustard

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Tender salmon fillets baked with a sweet and tangy maple syrup and Dijon mustard glaze. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 24 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each, skin on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh, for garnish chopped chives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3: Brush the maple-Dijon glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet with a pastry brush.
4. Step 4: Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and glaze is caramelized but not burnt.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives before serving alongside steamed vegetables or rice.