Best Maple-Glazed Salmon
Perfectly seared salmon glazed with maple syrup and Dijon, served over a bed of roasted asparagus. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4: Top each salmon with 1 tbsp glaze, transfer to oven, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Serve with asparagus.
