Baked Maple-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Tender salmon fillets brushed with a sweet maple glaze, paired with earthy roasted carrots and parsnips for a wholesome dinner. This North American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 North American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2, minced garlic cloves
3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
4 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
4, for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
Step 2: Toss 3 tbsp olive oil with 3 cups of cut carrots and parsnips, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking tray. Brush each with the maple-mustard glaze and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: After the vegetables roast for 20 minutes, add the salmon to the oven and bake everything for another 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Serve salmon with roasted root vegetables and 1 lemon wedge per plate for squeezing over.