Maple Mustard Salmon
Maple Mustard Salmon is a quick dinner that is full of flavor for a quick weeknight dinner. This 4 ingredient recipe is lighter option that can be grilled or baked.
Servings: 3
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 12 ounces salmon fillet
- ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted, optional for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs dill, basil or parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 300°.
- In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, mustard and garlic. Set aside.
- Remove salmon from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place salmon, skin side down onto the grill and brush with maple mustard. Close the grill, cooking about 10 minutes.
- Brush salmon with remaining mustard mixture and continue to cook until salmon reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer. Remove to a serving tray.
- Garnish salmon with toasted sliced almonds and herbs if desired.
- Flake salmon apart with 2 forks to serve in salmon bowls or slice into thirds for serving.
Notes
- Oven Directions: Place salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with maple mustard and bake in a preheated 400° oven. Cook for 10 minutes, brush with maple mustard and continue to cook another 5 – 8 minutes or until salmon reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Storage: Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator 1-2 days.
- Reheat: Reheat salmon in a skillet, lightly coated with olive oil over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
