Total Time: 25 minutes | Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes
Overwhelmed by choices and just need a simple, crowd-pleasing meal? This kitchen maple dijon glazed salmon is the easy, one-pan solution you’ve been looking for.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the maple dijon glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, basting once halfway, until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serves 4 – perfect for a family weeknight dinner with easy clean-up!
Tips
For extra crispy salmon skin, bake the fillets skin-side down on a hot skillet or grill pan before transferring to the baking sheet.
Save any extra glaze to drizzle over the cooked salmon just before serving.
Picky Eaters
- Let kids help brush on the sweet and tangy glaze.
- Serve salmon bites with fun dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
- For salmon-averse eaters, swap in chicken breasts or thighs.
Easy Swaps
Protein: Swap salmon for chicken breasts, thighs or tenders.
Sweetener: Use honey instead of maple syrup.
Mustard: Substitute whole grain or spicy brown mustard for dijon.
Add-ins: Mix in 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Serving Ideas
Serve over a bed of quinoa or brown rice with roasted veggies.
Make salmon salad lettuce wraps or sandwiches with leftovers.
Make it a meal prep win: Cook extra salmon for easy protein to add to salads or grain bowls throughout the week.
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