Sheet Pan Maple-Glazed Salmon with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A simple sheet pan salmon baked with a sweet maple glaze, complemented by a medley of regional root vegetables roasted to tender perfection. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 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
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 12 small, halved baby potatoes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
2. Step 2: On a large sheet pan, toss 3 peeled and chopped carrots, 2 peeled and chopped parsnips, and 12 halved baby potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread evenly.
3. Step 3: Roast vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and brush each with the maple-mustard glaze. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and push vegetables to the sides.
5. Step 5: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the center of the pan, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Return pan to oven and roast for an additional 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve warm.