Maple Dijon Baked Salmon

OK I always try to cook salmon, and have never found quite the right way to do it…but I finally have! This maple dijon baked salmon is absolutely unreal, and the maple dijon is an amazing sauce/dressing to keep on hand afterwards for the week too. I’ve been putting it on EVERYTHING! Let’s dive into the details..

Baked Salmon Deets

The best part about this baked salmon is easily the maple dijon. It adds SO MUCH flavor, you’re going to love. Here’s what you need to do..

• Get the Good Salmon: My recommendation on buying salmon is always go for wild if you can. If it is farmed, then I prefer to go with the one that is raised in the ocean. I also always go for the deboned filet as well – trust me on this one! When it comes to fresh vs. frozen, fresh is typically my preferred, but you need to make it right away (like same day.) If you go with frozen, this can be more cost effective, but be sure to allow it time to thaw.
• Baked Salmon Specifics: Depending on the thickness of your filet, you may need to cook the salmon more or less. If it’s thicker, you could bake it up to 30 minutes, then broil for 5, but if it’s thinner you could bake it for as little as 15 minutes, then broil for 5. Keep an eye on it, because no one loves overdone salmon!
• Maple Dijon Sauce: Typically you see a honey mustard or honey dijon, but I switched it up and used maple instead of honey, as it has a slightly lower glycemic index. However, if you use honey, that’s great as well! I prefer a Manuka honey, which is definitely a superfood!

If you’re into this recipe, you may also check out my healthy coconut shrimp or baby bok choy, which would pair great as a side!

Alysia (Purely) Pope

Maple Dijon Salmon

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25Minutes

Ingredients

• Maple Dijon Mustard Sauce:
• 1/2 c dijon or stone ground grain mustard
• 3 tbsp avocado mayo
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (or to taste)
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salmon:
• 4 wild salmon filets
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Salmon Time!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pat salmon dry with paper towels, drizzle olive oil in a baking dish, then place the salmon in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix your maple dijon in a bowl and whisk until well combined
4. Drizzle about 2-4 tbsp of the maple dijon mustard over each piece of fish, then drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake salmon, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes (this will vary depending on the thickness of the salmon and your desired doneness, if it’s thin, stick with 15, if it’s thicker, go with 20), and then broil salmon for 5 minutes.
6. Enjoy with your favorite side!