Y'all, we all love an effortless dinner! This maple dijon salmon is as easy as it is elegant; perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner or elevated enough for a dinner party with friends. Just brush your fillets with a mix of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and a few pantry spices, then bake at 375° for 20 minutes until it's flaky and tender. Pair it with rice and a simple veggie, and supper's on the table for four in no time. This is a Fueling a Southern Soul reader favorite for good reason!
I get tired of our weeknight dinner rotations very easily. Even though I am a "food blogger" and Southern cook, I get stuck making the same things and get SO TIRED of them. Plus, having our first baby really threw me for a loop in all areas, and dinner time/meal planning was a big one too.
Any time I absolutely do not want to be forced to eat chicken AGAIN - an easy salmon dish is my go-to to switch things up. Baked salmon sushi bowls is one of our favs for a quick dinner, but this maple dijon salmon seriously is so freaking easy that anyone can do it.
This is perfect for those weeknight quick dinners, but also easy enough to double or triple the recipe to serve to friends and family who are coming over for dinner!
Reader Review
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"Tasty and easy! I sprinkled plain panko crumbs on top for a little crunch."
- Chris
⭐️ PRO TIP ⭐️ - after being lazy one too many times while making this, save yourself the trouble and spray your baking sheet that is lined with foil with either cooking spray or olive oil so the salmon doesn't stick - especially if you have skin-on salmon. I have skipped this step one too many times and always get so aggravated with myself after when I am trying to scrape it off lol.
PS - Justin and I love to eat this cold, flaked-over rice for lunches throughout the week too! It is so yummy!
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20 Minute Oven Baked Maple Dijon Salmon
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Y'all, we all love an effortless dinner! This maple dijon salmon is as easy as it is elegant; perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner or elevated enough for a dinner party with friends. Just brush your fillets with a mix of Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and a few pantry spices, then bake at 375° for 20 minutes until it's flaky and tender. Pair it with rice and a simple veggie, and supper's on the table for four in no time. This is a Fueling a Southern Soul reader favorite for good reason!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds of Salmon
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- ½ Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- Green Onions, Lemon Wedges, and Sesame Seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place the salmon on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk to combine the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic cloves, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the top of the salmon and spread it out evenly to coat.
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees, and the salmon will be tender and flaky.
- Remove and sprinkle with green onions on top, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 7.8 g
- Sodium: 511.9 mg
- Fat: 8.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.9 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
- Cholesterol: 86.9 mg
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Tasty and easy! I sprinkled plain panko crumbs on top for a little crunch.
Oh, I love the panko crunch on top!! I am going to have to do that next time - thanks for making and letting me know Chris!
Did you put the panko on before baking or after it was done? Thanks!
Hi Kathryn - there isn't any panko called for in this recipe. But my Salmon Sushi Bowls have some in it and it is added at the end for a crunch!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It is my go to salmon recipe and is perfect as is. If I were to add a crunchy topping, I would stick with the Omega 3 theme and go with ground, roasted Walnuts, Cashews, or Almonds. What I love about this recipe besides the flavor is how versatile your sides can be.
Thank you so much Denise for your kind comment! I am so glad you have enjoyed this - we love it too!
Very good. The topping was so flavorful. I didn't have green onions and forgot the sesame seeds, but didn't miss them at all ( will try harder to remember next time). I did turn the broiler on for the last couple of minutes because the topping didn't seem done. I will definitely make this again; we are lucky to get fresh salmon from a fisherman who loves to fish but doesn't like to eat salmon! Thanks for a quick and easy and tasty recipe!
So glad you liked it Patti! Thank you for making and sharing!