Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Salmon fillets seared to perfection with a sweet-tangy glaze, paired with roasted asparagus. This american-inspired grilling ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, olive oil, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet; cook 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until cooked through.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus to skillet; cook 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in 1 tbsp butter and maple-balsamic glaze; cook 1 minute until thickened. Return salmon to skillet, spoon glaze over top, and cook 1 minute. Garnish with lemon slices.