Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
A balanced sheet pan meal featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy maple-mustard sauce, accompanied by oven-roasted seasonal vegetables. This general-inspired sheet pan ready in about 33 minutes pairs 6 oz each 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 350 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
- 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
- 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
- 1 large, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the maple-mustard glaze.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, toss 3 peeled and cut carrots, 2 sliced zucchinis, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Arrange the vegetables around the salmon on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Step 6: Serve salmon with the roasted vegetables, spooning any pan juices over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 33 minutes (15 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep 6 oz each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables?
General sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.