Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Sriracha Drizzle
Pan-seared salmon with a sweet maple glaze and a zesty honey-sriracha drizzle, paired with roasted sweet potatoes for a balanced, flavorful weeknight dinner. This american-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, maple syrup, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until golden and tender.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sriracha for the glaze.
- Step 3: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with 2 tbsp of the maple glaze. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork, brushing with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Step 5: While salmon cooks, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into a small bowl and mix with 1 tsp sriracha for the drizzle.
- Step 6: Serve salmon atop roasted sweet potatoes, drizzling with the lemon-sriracha mixture and garnishing with fresh thyme sprigs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Sriracha Drizzle take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 Honey-Sriracha Drizzle?
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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Sriracha Drizzle?
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 Honey-Sriracha Drizzle 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 Honey-Sriracha Drizzle 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 frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
