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Roasted Salmon Glazed Two Ways

Roasted salmon glazed two ways ~ with brown sugar and Dijon mustard or with maple syrup and whole grain Dijon mustard.  Either way is delicious, super easy and dinner is on the table in under 30 minutes.  My kind of weeknight dinner!

Roasted Glazed Salmon, overhead photo on platter

People either love salmon or hate salmon.  Our house is divided.  Now that the haters are gone (at college), I can make salmon more often and not worry about the cringing faces and gagging.  I think that a lot of people who don't like salmon haven't had good salmon.  Not so good salmon is well, not very good.  I once had salmon in a really nice restaurant and it was so fishy and strong that I couldn't eat it.  The waiter told me that since it was wild salmon, it tasted the way it did because of what the salmon ate.  I don't think he was right.  I think I got some bad salmon, case closed.

Roasted Glazed Salmon, piece of whole salmon on cutting board

I have been making salmon at least once a week and sometimes twice a week.  I almost always just make a simple glaze and roast it in the oven.  So, so easy.  Either maple syrup and mustard or brown sugar and mustard.  How easy is that?  And it is just delicious on good salmon.  I'm back to the quality of the salmon.  First, don't be afraid to make this at home.  Fish doesn't have to be hard to cook or in any way intimidating.  Second, get the best salmon you can afford.  I say that because my favorite salmon is King salmon.  At roughly $25 a pound, I can't really afford it unless it's on sale big time.  I have a couple of places I really like for seafood and I try and get antibiotic-free farmed salmon.  But I do get wild caught when I can find and afford it.

Roasted Glazed Salmon, photo of grainy mustard and maple syrup in background

Roasted Glazed Salmon, photo of Dijon mustard

Back to the glazes.  Both are really good.  The maple syrup and mustard uses coarse ground dijon and the brown sugar and mustard uses regular dijon.  The maple syrup glaze is a little milder and sweeter than the brown sugar glaze.  I love dijon and use Maille brand which has a kick to it.  Since these glazes only have two ingredients, quality matters.

Roasted Glazed Salmon, on serving platter with parsley

I make salmon one of these ways all the time and never tire of it.  Meathead likes them both and can't pick a favorite.  Always Hungry loves salmon any way I make it.  The other two, well, they are salmon haters.  What do they know.  Try salmon one of these ways, I think you will definitely love it.  Best, Kelly

Roasted Glazed Salmon, on serving platter with closeup on fork

Roasted Glazed Salmon

You might also like my Tilapia Piccata or Cajun Brown Sugar Salmon, both easy and tasty seafood dinners for busy weeknights.

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Roasted Glazed Salmon, two pieces on serving platter

Roasted Salmon Glazed Two Ways

Easy glazed salmon roasted in the oven, with brown sugar and Dijon mustard or maple syrup and whole grain Dijon mustard. Either way is delicious and on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

Maple Syrup Glaze

  • Pure maple syrup about 3 tablespoons
  • Coarse ground dijon mustard about 2 tablespoons

Brown Sugar Glaze

  • Dark brown sugar about 3 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard about 2 tablespoons

Salmon

  • Salmon with or without skin, 2 - 4 pieces
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º
  • In a small bowl, mix the glaze of your choice.  Use the measurements given or adjust to your taste, whatever ratio of spicy-sweet you like.
  • Arrange salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet.  Season with salt and pepper.  Brush or spoon glaze all over the salmon. Bake in oven for about 12 minutes.
  • Let salmon rest for about 5 minutes, loosely tented with foil, then serve.  If you used salmon with the skin, when you serve it, use a spatula and remove just the fish and leave the skin on the pan.  It should come off very easily.

Recipe Notes

The maple syrup and mustard uses coarse ground dijon and the brown sugar and mustard uses regular dijon.  The maple syrup glaze is a little milder and sweeter than the brown sugar glaze.  I love dijon and use Maille brand which has a kick to it.  Since these glazes only have two ingredients, quality matters.
Nutrition information is for the brown sugar glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 34g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 94mg Sodium: 160mg Potassium: 856mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 9g Vitamin A: 73IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 33mg Iron: 2mg
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Meathead

Monday 14th of January 2019

It doesn't get any better, or easier, than this!

mark

Thursday 8th of October 2015

Just try both!