This Maple Mustard Salmon recipe features a four-ingredient glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and incredibly flavorful! Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy and versatile meal that the whole family will love!
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love fish, especially salmon! You can find SO many salmon recipes here on the blog, because I cook it al the time. I could eat salmon for every meal and be perfectly happy.
This recipe is hands down one of my favorites. I love the combination of the Dijon mustard and maple syrup in the glaze. Then, the garlic and fresh thyme add another layer of flavor. All the elements of this dish work so well together!
Key Ingredients Needed
- Salmon fillets — You can either buy pre-cut fillets or one large fillet. I’ve also made this recipe with frozen salmon all the time and it works just as well as fresh salmon. Just be sure to thaw it completely in the fridge first, and then remove the extra moisture with a paper towel.
- Maple syrup — Please use pure maple syrup. Its rich, natural flavor is much better than the artificial taste of corn syrup pancake syrups. It adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness that enhances the dish beautifully.
- Dijon mustard — I use a smooth Dijon mustard here, but I’ve tested this recipe with whole grain Dijon mustard and it works just as good.
Opcional: I keep it simple with just kosher salt and pepper, but you can season the salmon however you like! Great with fresh dill or dried spices like paprika, cayenne pepper and onion powder.
Instructions To Make Maple Mustard Salmon
- First, preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. You can also make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a couple of weeks. I store it in a mason jar and give it a good shake before using.
- Place salmon filet (skin side down) on the baking sheet. I like to leave the skin on, but if you prefer, remove it.
- Generously coat the pieces of salmon with the maple Dijon glaze.
- Then, bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes. Salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Once they’re done, garnish your glazed salmon with lemon wedges and fresh time.
What To Serve With:
This easy chopped salmon salad is my favorite way to enjoy this recipe with also this delicious sweet potatoes. This is also great with air fryer broccoli, roasted brussels sprouts, or easy roasted vegetables.
Other great grain side dishes for this recipe is fluffy rice and quinoa salad. I also love to serve it with couscous salad.
More Salmon Recipes to try
Maple Mustard Salmon
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Primavera Kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 garlic gloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices of lemon for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Brush the honey mustard mixture generously over each salmon fillet, coating them evenly.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon and fresh thyme.
Tips
- Do not overbake the salmon as it’ll become dry! Salmon is done when it gets at the minimum internal temperature of 145˚F. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Store: Keep cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Use glass to prevent odors.
- Freeze: Once cooled, place fillets in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months.
- Reheat: Microwave or warm in the oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
eat good 4 life says
Oh yum. Looks super easy and tasty. I have not made salmon in a long time. I need to go to the fish market. Such a healthy recipe!!
Georgina @theamazingflavoursofbrazil.com says
I am like you I adore fish especially this pink beauty with thick flesh! This mustard sauce looks fantastic on top of the fish, interesting recipe and for sure I am going to try!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I’ll admit it… I don’t cook nearly enough fish. Like, almost never. But this… this looks like it needs to be made! It sounds incredible! My wife is a HUGE mustard fan so I know she would love this!
Olivia Ribas says
Betty says
I think I’ll try it but substituting curry paste for the mustard.
Olivia Ribas says
That’s a good idea. Please let me know how it turns out 😉