Maple Mustard Salmon
This recipe was originally published on March 15, 2021.
Maple Mustard Salmon is a 20-minute sheet pan meal! For a quick meal, serve with a bag of frozen steamer vegetables, dinner rolls or tortillas, and milk of choice.
For the longest time, I could not find a way to cook salmon that both my husband and I enjoyed.
I actually gave up in frustration and we went several years without salmon.
Yes, you read correctly. I did not eat salmon for several years. I’m not crazy or a bad dietitian; I know salmon is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids and contains protein, potassium, and many other nutrients.
However, I had made a deal with myself long ago that I would never force myself to eat something I disliked just because it was “healthy”. That’s one of the great things about nutrition - you can get the same nutrient from a variety of food sources.
I extend this deal to anyone that eats at my table (including my husband and kids) - if you don’t like it, don’t force yourself to eat it. So that’s how we went several years without trying salmon.
But then we tried this maple syrup and spicy brown mustard combo. I was inspired to add salmon back into our regular meal rotation. After several rounds of experimenting with ingredients we finally settled on THIS recipe. This recipe that we BOTH enjoy. It’s now a favorite in our household.
Ready to give it a try? Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
What are allergy-friendly substitutions for Maple Mustard Salmon?
As written, this recipe is free from most of the top nine food allergens (contains fish). As always, check every label, every time for individual ingredients.
To make this recipe fish-free: substitute chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
How to make Maple Mustard Salmon:
Step 1: Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Gather your ingredients and supplies.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar. Remove a third of the glaze and set aside for later.
Step 4: Arrange the salmon fillet on the sheet pan. Brush with remaining maple-mustard glaze. Wash hands after touching raw fish.
Step 5: Roast at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F on a food thermometer. Salmon should flake easily with a fork.
Step 6: Using a clean utensil, brush salmon with reserved glaze. Enjoy!
Maple Mustard Salmon
Lisa Woodruff, RDN | February 18, 2023
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15-18 minutes
- Total time: 20-25 minutes
No nuts | No eggs | No milk | No wheat | No soy | No sesame
Ingredients:
- 1½ teaspoons 100% maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 12- 16 ounces salmon fillet
Instructions:
- Wash hands with soap and warm water. Gather ingredients and supplies.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 13 x 18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar. Remove a third of the glaze and set aside for later.
- Arrange the salmon fillet on the sheet pan. Brush with remaining maple-mustard glaze. Wash hands after touching raw fish.
- Roast at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F on a food thermometer. Salmon should flake easily with a fork.
- Using a clean utensil, brush salmon with reserved glaze. Enjoy!
Allergy-friendly Substitutions:
- No fish: substitute chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
