Quebec-Inspired Maple-Glazed Baked Salmon with Mustard-Dill Sauce
This baked salmon features a sweet maple glaze balanced by a tangy mustard-dill sauce, showcasing flavors celebrated in the Quebec region. This Canadian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 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 380 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
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) in a baking dish. Brush each fillet generously with 3 tbsp maple syrup and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Bake the salmon for 15-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
- Step 3: While the salmon bakes, mix 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl to create the mustard-dill sauce.
- Step 4: Serve the baked maple-glazed salmon topped with the mustard-dill sauce, garnished with extra dill if desired.
