Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple-Dijon Glaze

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Perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a sweet-tangy glaze, finished with a quick pan sauce for a restaurant-quality dinner in minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Salmon fillets, Olive oil, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until cooked through. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 lemon juiced, and 1 minced garlic clove in the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour over salmon.

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