Quebec-Inspired Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce reflecting the flavors of Quebec’s regional cuisine. This Canadian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, pure maple syrup, 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 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
- Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season each with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Brush the maple mustard glaze generously over the top of each fillet.
- Step 5: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and serve immediately with your choice of sides.








