Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
Succulent salmon fillets with a sweet-spicy maple-mustard glaze, roasted alongside crisp-tender asparagus for a 20-minute masterpiece. This american-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, olive oil, pure maple syrup 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 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 bunch (about 1 lb), trimmed asparagus
- 1, sliced into rounds lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 salmon fillets (skin-on) on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; spread half over salmon fillets, leaving the other half for later.
- Step 3: Arrange 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed) around salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining sauce, and top with lemon slices.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?
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 Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus 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.
Is Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to seafood dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 20-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
