Maple Mustard Roasted Salmon
Easy recipe for maple mustard salmon, the salmon is marinated with maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary and olive oil and roasted in the oven.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet about 12 oz or 350 grams
- 1 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup keeps glaze savory
- 1 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard add 1 extra teaspoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 tsp grainy mustard moutarde a la ancienne
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the glaze: in a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan. Pat dry, then generously spread the maple mustard mixture over the top.
- Roast for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily and the glaze looks caramelized.
- Optional finish: broil for 1-2 minutes if you want a lightly crusted top, just keep an eye on it.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and your choice of side dishes
Notes
- If your oven runs hot, pull the salmon out of the oven a minute early, it will keep cooking a bit once it’s out.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days