Oven Baked Maple Dijon Salmon with Smoky Garlic Coating
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
For a weeknight family dinner‚ this baked maple-Dijon salmon recipe feeds four in a short time․ Salmon fillets are seasoned with maple syrup‚ soy sauce‚ Dijon mustard‚ garlic‚ and smoked paprika and baked at 375 degrees until the salmon is cooked through․
The sauce is prepared in a single bowl with Dijon mustard‚ maple syrup‚ and soy sauce‚ which add flavor to the salmon and other ingredients‚ such as garlic and smoked paprika․ Serving the sauce over 1½ pounds of salmon can help reduce preparation time․ Fresh green onions‚ lemon‚ and sesame seeds are served with the meal to add a fresh flavor element․
Check for flaking when cooking salmon; recipe states an internal temperature of 145 degrees․ Be careful of fish sticking to the pan‚ especially if the fillet has skin․ Using foil can reduce cleanup; grease a foil-covered pan before placing the salmon fillet in it․ Be sure to coat the fillet with sauce․
Serve with rice and additional vegetables for weeknight dining‚ and sour cream mashed potatoes and asparagus when entertaining guests․ Leftover cooked salmon can be eaten cold and topped with rice for lunch․ Garnishes add variety and texture․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Busy parents can serve a meal for four in about five minutes․
- This dish takes 15 to 20 minutes to bake and can be baked while you prepare other side dishes‚ including rice and vegetables․
- A marinade of maple‚ Dijon‚ soy sauce‚ garlic‚ and smoked paprika gives salmon a sweet and savory taste different from other common weeknight chicken dishes․
- Guests can be fed with this recipe without a complicated menu, The recipe can be made in double or triple batches and served straight from the baking sheet․
- Families have choices of side dishes‚ including rice and vegetables or mashed potatoes and asparagus‚ to eat with salmon․
- These choices make it easy for families to include salmon in family meals․
- Skin-on fillets cooked in a foil-lined pan greased before cooking can prevent sticking when serving․
- Lunch choices include cold leftovers such as salmon flakes mixed into rice․
Ingredients
- •1 ½ lb salmon
- •2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- •2 tbsp maple syrup
- •1 tsp soy sauce
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •½ tsp smoked paprika
- •¼ tsp pepper
- •¼ tsp salt
- •green onions (for garnish)
- •lemon wedges (for garnish)
- •sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- 3
Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 5
Pour the mixture over the salmon and spread it evenly to coat.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees and is tender and flaky.
- 7
Remove the salmon from the oven and top with green onions, lemon juice, and sesame seeds.
- 8
Serve immediately.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
275
Protein
38.4g
Fat
8.2g
Carbs
11.9g
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