Oven Baked Maple Dijon Salmon with Smoky Garlic Coating
By Liam Carter
For a busy family supper, this oven baked maple Dijon salmon puts four portions on the table with little fuss. Each fillet is coated in a sweet-savory mix of mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and smoked paprika, then baked at 375 degrees until tender and flaky.
The sauce is built in one small bowl: Dijon mustard gives tang, maple syrup brings sweetness, and soy sauce seasons the fish alongside garlic and smoked paprika. Pouring it over 1½ pounds of salmon keeps the preparation short. Green onions, lemon, and sesame seeds are added at the end, so their fresh, bright finish stays distinct.
Watch for salmon that turns tender and separates into flakes; the recipe also specifies 145 degrees internally. The main trouble spot is a fillet that clings to the pan, especially with skin on. Foil makes cleanup simple, but grease the lined baking sheet before adding the fish. Spread the sauce evenly so the surface is coated.
Set it out with rice and a simple vegetable for weeknight plates, or use sour-cream mashed potatoes and asparagus for guests. Leftover salmon is also meant to be eaten cold, flaked over rice for lunch, with the garnishes adding contrast.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Busy households get a four-serving dinner with five minutes of prep, while the 15-to-20-minute bake leaves time to finish rice and vegetables.
- The maple, Dijon, soy, garlic, and smoked paprika coating gives salmon a sweet-savory profile that helps break up repetitive chicken-centered weeknight menus.
- Guests can be fed without a complicated menu because the recipe can be doubled or tripled, then served straight from one baking sheet.
- Families can choose rice and vegetables or mashed potatoes and asparagus, making it easy to fit the salmon into familiar dinner plates.
- Skin-on fillets work well when the foil-lined pan is greased, a small preparation detail that prevents frustrating sticking during serving.
- Lunches benefit from cold leftover salmon flaked over rice, giving the cooked fish a second use instead of requiring another full meal.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb salmon
- •2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- •2 tbsp maple syrup
- •1 tsp soy sauce
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- •0.25 tsp pepper
- •0.25 tsp salt
- •green onions (for garnish)
- •lemon wedges (for garnish)
- •sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- 3
Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- 5
Pour the mixture over the salmon and spread it evenly to coat.
- 6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees and is tender and flaky.
- 7
Remove the salmon from the oven and top with green onions, lemon juice, and sesame seeds.
- 8
Serve immediately.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
275
Protein
38.4g
Fat
8.2g
Carbs
11.9g
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