Maple-Glazed Baked Salmon with Lemon Asparagus

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

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Flaky salmon with a sweet-tangy glaze and perfectly roasted asparagus—ready in 25 minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 165 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 165 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (sliced) lemon
1 bunch (12 oz) asparagus
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried dill in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze over salmon fillets.
Step 3: Arrange 1 bunch asparagus (12 oz) around salmon and top with lemon slices. Brush with remaining glaze. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.