Maple Dijon Baked Salmon: Easy, Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delightful blend of maple syrup and Dijon mustard makes this baked salmon a tempting meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the maple Dijon mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate in the maple Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes for a well-rounded meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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