Maple-Dijon Glazed Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A succulent salmon fillet coated in a sweet-savory maple-dijon glaze, served with tender roasted root vegetables for a taste of Quebec's riverfront charm. This Canadian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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) skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 cup peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots, 1 cup peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips, and 1 cup peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a large baking sheet, spreading in a single layer.
2. Step 2: Roast for 20 minutes until golden and tender, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Whisk 3 tbsp pure maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pat 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush 3 tbsp maple-Dijon mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
5. Step 5: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until skin is crisp.
6. Step 6: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is bubbling.
7. Step 7: Serve salmon with roasted vegetables.