Maple Mustard Salmon
Salmon fillets are coated with a tangy-sweet glaze of stone-ground mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh thyme, then seasoned with salt and pepper. A quick high-heat roast keeps this dish simple and makes it a fitting choice for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple Mustard Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Whisk together mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme in a small bowl.
- 3
Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper, then brush with oil. Arrange salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the mustard mixture.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 261.26 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 38.2 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 3.63 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.75 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.85 mg High 31%
- Sodium 150.78 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 655.9 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 35.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.35 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Maple Mustard Salmon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 261.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple Mustard Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple Mustard Salmon?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple Mustard Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Maple Mustard Salmon healthy?
- Maple Mustard Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 261.26 calories and 38.2 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.78 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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