Best Maple-Glazed Salmon with Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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Succulent salmon fillets glazed with sweet maple and tangy dill, grilled to perfection. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 medium, zested and juiced lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate salmon fillets for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place salmon on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the flesh is opaque and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 3: Baste the salmon with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve immediately, garnished with additional dill.