Crispy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Dill Rice
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with sweet maple and citrus, served over fluffy dill-infused rice. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice rice
- 1/4 cup (chopped fresh) dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon fillets on the sheet and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Brush the glaze evenly over the salmon.
- Step 3: Cook salmon for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and the glaze is caramelized. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Step 4: In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Step 5: Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped dill. Serve rice alongside the salmon, garnished with additional dill.








