Maple-Dijon Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Flaky salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory maple-Dijon mixture, served with tender-crisp roasted asparagus for a balanced weeknight dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: Brush the maple-Dijon mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets. Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Arrange around the salmon on the baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh dill and extra lemon wedges.