Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (5 ingredient recipe)
This easy five ingredient baked salmon is going to be your weeknight go-to salmon recipe. The glaze is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Try it tonight!
Ben loves my lemon salmon with dill, but I’d argue this recipe is the best oven baked salmon recipe. It’s so, so, so tasty! This is actually my mom’s signature way to prep salmon, and it always tastes so amazing, so I knew I had to share with you guys. Neither of us typically prepare this with a recipe (a little of this, a little of that!). It’s a very forgiving recipe, so if you’re decent at eyeballing things, you probably don’t even need to get any measuring spoons dirty.
But if you’re not so great at eyeballing things (you know yourself!), maybe measure just so you don’t think my recipe stinks because you put in 1/2 cup of mustard and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup instead of my suggested amounts. Deal?
With that being said, if you want to adjust a little, you of course may do that. Add a little more syrup if you like things sweeter. Add a little more mustard if you want it a little more mustardy. If you like it a little spicy, try adding a touch of cayenne to the mix.
Side note: If you haven’t noticed, I love the maple mustard combination. Proof: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Mustard Sauce, Autumn Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette, and Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Ham (also only five ingredients!).
Salmon is so healthy and is really easy to prepare. I used to be intimidated by it, but it really couldn’t be easier.
Fun Fact: This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, and grain-free. If you care about any of those things. It’s also just plain delicious.
How to Make Baked Salmon
It’s seriously so easy, you guys! I used to be intimidated by cooking salmon, but no longer! I always give my salmon a quick rinse under cold water. It freshens it up a little and makes sure all the loose scales are rinsed off.
Next, you want to pat it dry and place it skin side down on a baking sheet. Top it with this glaze, or anything else you’d like to season it with. All that’s left to do after that is to throw it in the oven and bake it!
It typically takes about 20-25 minutes at 400ºF or 15-20 minutes at 425ºF, depending on the size of your filet.
More fantastic salmon recipes:
- Best Grilled Salmon Recipe and Marinade
- Walnut Crusted Salmon (such a great complete sheet pan dinner!)
- Mediterranean Salmon Salad from Eating Bird Food
- Salmon Burgers with Slaw from Pinch of Yum
This easy five ingredient baked salmon is going to be your weeknight go-to salmon recipe. The glaze is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Try it tonight!
Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (5 ingredient recipe)
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 507 Total Fat: 29g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 21g Cholesterol: 143mg Sodium: 770mg Carbohydrates: 7g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 6g Protein: 50g
Husband’s take: Ben had no complaints about this salmon! The last time I made it, he raved about it so much, it may have replaced lemon dill salmon as his favorite!
Changes I would make: None are necessary, but feel free to adjust the mustard or the maple however you like to make it sweeter or spicier. You could also add a touch of cayenne for a little heat.
Difficulty: So easy!
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I never comment on recipes (not sure why considering I have a recipe blog myself and love comments), but anyways, I never comment, but I had to on this. It’s the best salmon I’ve ever made. We have a freezer full of salmon and try to eat salmon at least twice a week, but honestly I’ve gotten tired of baking it with a few herbs. This is a game changer! So much flavor, so moist, so tender. Just amazing. I added a tbsp of ghost pepper mustard for a kick!
What high praise! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you took the time to comment, thank you!!
Made this last night… I have an autistic daughter and every time we try something new I worry a little, but she gobbled this up! And ate 1/2 of mine!! Thanks for the yummy recipe, will absolutely make this again!
Oh that makes me so happy! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Can this be cooked on the grill ? Sounds delish !!
Yes! That should work just fine! This is the method I use for grilling salmon.
Followed the recipe to a T and I thought it was delicious. Will definitely be making it again.
I’m so glad to hear it! It’s one of our favorites, too.
Oh my good lord baby Jesus that was yummy! I found this recipe and tried it for the first time. I will definitely be saving this and using it again and again. Thank you! I’m always hesitant to try new ones because I hate cooking so I’m not very good at it. This was so easy.
Yay!!!! I’m so glad you liked it so much! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment, it means so much to me!
This was such a hit at my home. My husband has requested it again and again. Recipe is perfect. I changed nothing.So moist and rich and delicious.ThanksRachel,Liz
I’m so, SO happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment, means so much to me!
I tried the lemon salad with dill recipe, and I’m sad to say this may have replaced it for me too! Thank you so much for sharing.
looks so good
Thank you, Denise!
So yummy! Even those who aren’t huge fans of salmon will be asking for this again :)
That’s so true! You get all the credit for this one, though! :)