Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
Flaky salmon glazed with smoky maple-honey, paired with roasted asparagus for a balanced flavor profile. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, maple syrup, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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 oz (113g) skinless salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 bunch (12 spears) trimmed asparagus
- 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 small, juiced lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, honey, soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Brush the glaze evenly over salmon fillet.
- Step 3: Place salmon on the asparagus, drizzle remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice over the fish, and roast for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and asparagus is tender.
- Step 4: Garnish with remaining 1/4 tsp pepper and chopped parsley before serving.
