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Healthy Maple Dijon Salmon Recipe

This healthy recipe for maple Dijon salmon is a flavorful way to enjoy fish with minimal prep. It balances sweet, tangy, and savory elements for a nutrient-rich dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes using five simple ingredients.
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Active Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Pastry brush (optional)
  • Instant-read thermometer (recommended)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound skin-on salmon fillet wild caught if possible
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Prep the dish: Cover a baking dish with foil or parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Place the salmon fillet in the center, pat it dry using paper towels, and sprinkle the salt evenly over the surface.
  • Mix the glaze and prep the oven: Set your oven to preheat at 425°F and position a rack in the center. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the olive oil, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Drizzle this mixture over the salmon and spread evenly with a brush or fingers to coat. Let the salmon sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  • Bake and finish: Place the salmon in the oven and bake until it’s opaque and flakes easily at the thickest part. General baking time ranges by thickness:
    8 to 12 minutes for thinner cuts (½ to ¾ inch)
    13 to 19 minutes for medium-thick (1 to 1½ inches)
    20 to 22 minutes for thick cuts (1¾ to 2 inches)
    For precision, use a thermometer and remove the salmon once it reaches 145°F internally. Slice and serve right away.

Notes

Cooking Tip: If you’re new to making salmon, jot down the fillet thickness and how long you baked it once it hits your perfect doneness. This will help you dial in your ideal timing next time.
Leftover Ideas: Since reheated fish can dry out, enjoy leftovers cold or at room temp. Toss into salads, add to an omelet with goat cheese and herbs, or flake over avocado toast and top with red pepper flakes and sea salt.
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