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Maple Dijon Roasted Salmon for One

Make maple dijon salmon for one with a two-ingredient glaze of maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Roasted on a sheet pan in about 15 minutes.

Maple Dijon Roasted Salmon for One

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A salmon fillet brushed with a two-ingredient maple and Dijon glaze and roasted on a sheet pan.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories382

Ingredients
  

  • 1 salmon fillet (4–6 oz)
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tsp pure maple syrup
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. In a small dish, stir the mustard and maple syrup together.
  3. Pat the salmon dry and set it skin side down on the baking sheet. Season it with the salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the glaze in a thin, even layer over the top.
  5. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F and flakes easily. Let it rest on the pan for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 184g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); fillet counted as raw farmed Atlantic salmon, ½ tsp Dijon mustard counted as prepared mustard. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.