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
Scale
- 1 1/2 Pounds of Salmon
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 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
