Description
Learn how to recreate the delicious flavors of restaurant-style Maple Dijon Salmon at home with this easy recipe. Elevate your cooking skills today!
Ingredients
- 1 (454 g) salmon fillet
- 12 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise
- salt and pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Set your oven to 325°F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon on the prepared tray and season it with salt and pepper. Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into serving portions, slicing down to the skin but not all the way through, which will make it easier to serve neatly once cooked.
- Hold the parsley by its leaves and cut the stems crosswise until you reach the leaves. Save the leaves for later use as a garnish. In a small bowl, combine the cut stems with the maple syrup, mustard, and mayonnaise, mixing until smooth. Generously spread this sauce over the top of the salmon.
- Cook the salmon until the thickest part reaches 125°F, as measured with an instant-read thermometer; this took 25 minutes in my oven. Optionally, sprinkle the chopped parsley leaves over the top for garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Add a burst of freshness by sprinkling chopped parsley over the cooked salmon.
- Cut the salmon into serving portions before cooking for easier serving.
- Enhance the salmon’s flavor by generously spreading a mixture of maple syrup, mustard, and mayonnaise before baking.
