Maple Dijon Salmon

Salmon fillets are brushed with a delicious sweet-savory mixture of Dijon mixture and maple syrup in this quick family-friendly recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 515 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 pounds salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Transfer to the preheated oven and bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Step 3

Stir together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, thyme, and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Step 4

Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat canola oil in a large oven-proof sauté pan over medium heat. Cook salmon in hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and brush surface generously with maple syrup mixture. Cook until bottom is browned, about 3 minutes more.