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Flavorful Maple Dijon Baked Salmon Recipe Perfect for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy baked salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each (170 g), skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt, sea salt or kosher salt preferred
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon (3 g) chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to help the glaze stick and prevent steaming.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  5. Generously coat each fillet with the maple Dijon glaze using a spoon or pastry brush, covering evenly.
  6. Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, checking at 12 minutes for doneness; salmon should flake easily but remain juicy.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra caramelization, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Let salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking. If glaze runs off during baking, spoon some back over the fillets halfway through. Do not skip the lemon zest for brightness. Broil briefly at the end for a caramelized finish but watch carefully to avoid burning. You can substitute honey for maple syrup or add red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a low oven.

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