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Pieces of salmon are seasoned with salt and pepper then topped with a simple combination of maple syrup, whole grain mustard and Dijon mustard and baked in the oven for a flavorful glaze. The sweetness of the maple balances the spicy and tangy flavors of the mustard. Serve this maple mustard glazed salmon recipe with a side of Brussels sprouts (you can roast them on the same baking sheet!) and quinoa or rice for an easy well-rounded dinner.
In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup, whole grain mustard and Dijon. Set aside until ready to use.
Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange salmon filets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with the maple mustard mixture evenly spreading it over the salmon.
Bake until just cooked through and tender, about 12 minutes. Serve warm with roasted vegetables and grains.
Salmon doesn’t take long to cook, even when the filets are thicker. Cooking salmon at a high heat (400ºF/ 200ºC) in this recipe, ensures the salmon cooks quickly giving it a buttery texture without drying it out. A good rule of thumb is to plan for about 6 minutes of cooking time per half inch of thickness. Keep in mind it will continue to cook as the salmon cools so I prefer to cook until it’s just cooked through. To check if the salmon is done, use a fork to flake a piece off the side.
Set the air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange seasoned filets of salmon in the air fryer basket and air fry until just cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes depending on the thickness.
While this recipe is great with simple roasted vegetables and grains, it pairs well with these recipes:
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Wow! Made this tonight for dinner with some roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze and goat cheese crumbles and it was amazing. I also made a side of rice, and it was very very filling! Can’t wait to make again. My mom loved it.
So simple and so delicious! This is going to be one of my new go-tos recipes for salmon. I served it with long grain rice and roasted cauliflower.
Thank you for sharing Caroline!! So glad you enjoyed!!