The Best Maple-Glazed Salmon with Dill
Perfectly seared salmon fillets glazed with a sweet maple and dill sauce, served over a bed of creamy rice. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free, dairy-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, rice, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 pcs (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 1 cup rice according to package instructions. While the rice cooks, pat salmon fillets dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, combine 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup chopped dill, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Return salmon to the skillet and coat with the glaze. Serve over cooked rice.
