Description
This maple glazed salmon with roasted veggies is a deliciously sweet and savory one-pan dinner featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a sticky maple glaze and roasted alongside colorful vegetables. Perfect for a healthy, restaurant-quality meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Maple Glaze
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Roasted Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the pure maple syrup, low sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Prepare Vegetables: Toss broccoli florets, baby carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for 10 minutes to begin softening and caramelizing them.
- Add Salmon: Remove the pan from the oven and push the veggies to the sides, making space in the center. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the center, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Glaze Salmon: Generously brush the maple glaze over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated with the sweet and savory mixture.
- Roast Salmon and Veggies: Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Optional Broil: For extra caramelization on the glaze, broil the salmon for 1–2 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Garnish the salmon and vegetables with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon if possible for better flavor and sustainability.
- Feel free to swap vegetables with Brussels sprouts, zucchini, or asparagus depending on your preference or season.
- Add red pepper flakes to the maple glaze if you enjoy a bit of heat.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa to make it a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
