Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Quebec Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy maple syrup, served alongside a creamy mustard sauce inspired by Quebec flavors. This Canadian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, hot sauce 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp hot sauce until combined.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until edges are crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip the fillets and brush the maple-hot sauce glaze generously on the cooked side. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl to create a creamy mustard sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon fillets with a dollop of the mustard sauce on the side.