Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes
A sweet and savory salmon dish featuring a maple-cinnamon glaze and perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, celebrating Minnesota's agricultural heritage. This american-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 55 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on 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 385 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 each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 large, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp thyme, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes until edges are golden and crispy, then flip and roast another 10 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush half the mixture over the salmon fillets, skin-side down.
- Step 4: Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes. Brush remaining glaze over the salmon, then bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is glossy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Maple-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Maple-Crusted Sweet Potatoes gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
