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Easy Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon: Best 20-Minute Dinner

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This Easy Maple Dijon Glazed Salmon is a quick, healthy dinner that tastes like something special. The glaze caramelizes into a sticky, sweet-savory crust while the salmon stays buttery and tender underneath, ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon filets (6 oz each, skin on or off, about 170g each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (recommend Grey Poupon)
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional but recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh parsley or dill (chopped, for garnish, optional)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Take salmon filets out of refrigerator 10-15 minutes before cooking. Pat each filet dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust balance if needed.
  3. Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until oil shimmers (about 2 minutes). Carefully place salmon filets in skillet, skin-side down if they have skin. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until edges turn opaque and bottom is golden brown.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Flip salmon filets carefully using a fish spatula. Brush a generous layer of glaze over each filet, reserving about half for later. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 5-7 minutes, depending on thickness (internal temperature: 120°F for medium-rare, 125°F for medium).
  5. Remove skillet from oven. Brush remaining glaze over salmon filets. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 3 minutes.
  6. Transfer salmon to plates or serving platter. Spoon any extra glaze from pan over top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don’t skip the sear—it creates essential flavor. Watch oven time closely; salmon can go from perfectly cooked to dry in about 60 seconds. Let salmon come to room temperature before cooking for even searing. Double glaze for maximum flavor: apply before and after roasting. Resist moving salmon while searing to develop a good crust. For best results, use an instant-read thermometer.

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