Sheet Pan Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze
Sheet Pan Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze is a quick and flavorful dish that brings an irresistible sweet and tangy twist to tender salmon fillets. With just one pan, you can create a visually stunning meal that pairs beautifully with vibrant asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, combining ease of preparation with mouthwatering flavors that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Place the salmon fillets in the center of the baking sheet and arrange asparagus and cherry tomatoes around them. Drizzle half of the glaze over everything.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon and veggies before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz) with vegetables
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to substitute salmon with trout or chicken breasts. Experiment with seasonal vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers.