Maple-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Herb Quinoa

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Oven-roasted salmon glazed with sweet maple syrup, paired with fluffy quinoa infused with roasted garlic and fresh herbs for a nutritious dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs 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 540 calories and feeds 2, 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: 35 min Serves 2 American cuisine 540 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off 1 garlic bulb to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft.
  2. Step 2: While garlic roasts, rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
  4. Step 4: Place 2 salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet, brush them evenly with the maple-soy glaze, and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Roast salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves from the bulb into a bowl, mash gently, and stir into the cooked quinoa along with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Season with 1/2 tsp salt to taste.
  7. Step 7: Serve the maple-glazed salmon over a bed of garlic-herb quinoa for a wholesome meal.

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