Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon sauce paired with caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts. This American-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 40 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4, for serving lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb halved Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and brush tops generously with the maple-Dijon glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
- Step 5: Serve the salmon alongside the roasted Brussels sprouts, garnished with 4 lemon wedges for squeezing.









