Maple-Glazed Salmon with Root Vegetables
Salmon fillets glazed with maple and mustard, served atop roasted carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 60 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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks carrots
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks parsnips
- 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp, fresh or dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 medium peeled carrots, 2 medium peeled parsnips, and 1 medium peeled sweet potato cubes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp thyme on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast vegetables for 20 minutes while preparing salmon.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze over 4 salmon fillets (skin-side down) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Place salmon on top of vegetables and brush remaining glaze over the fillets. Roast for 15-18 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze drizzled on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Salmon with Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 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 Root Vegetables?
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 Root Vegetables?
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 Root Vegetables 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.
What goes well with Maple-Glazed Salmon with Root Vegetables?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
