Maple-Glazed Salmon with Dijon and Lemon Herb Quinoa

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a sweet maple and Dijon mustard sauce, served over fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh lemon and herbs. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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 420 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The sheet pan we’d roast this on → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush the maple-Dijon glaze evenly over the tops of the fillets.
  3. Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Stir into the cooked quinoa 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Serve the maple-glazed salmon over a bed of lemon herb quinoa.

Related recipes