Maple Dijon Baked Salmon: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Delight your taste buds with this quick and easy Maple Dijon Baked Salmon recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the maple Dijon mixture over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
- For added flavor, let the salmon marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple, Dijon, Baked, Salmon, Easy Dinner