Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple Glaze and Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A pan-seared salmon fillet glazed with a sweet maple sauce served alongside creamy mashed sweet potatoes, celebrating the flavors of fall holidays. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper 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 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crisp and golden, flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until just cooked through.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Brush this glaze over the cooked salmon fillets and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve the maple-glazed salmon fillets atop a bed of cinnamon sweet potato mash for a festive meal.