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Maple Dijon Roasted Salmon for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy fish dinner, maple glazed salmon, roasted salmon for one, salmon fillet recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A salmon fillet brushed with a two-ingredient maple and Dijon glaze and roasted on a sheet pan.

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

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a small dish, stir the mustard and maple syrup together.
  • Pat the salmon dry and set it skin side down on the baking sheet. Season it with the salt and pepper.
  • Spread the glaze in a thin, even layer over the top.
  • 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.