Description
Maple-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus is the perfect blend of elegance and flavor, featuring tender salmon fillets drizzled with a sweet-savory maple glaze and accompanied by crisp-tender asparagus. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its mouthwatering aroma and vibrant colors, this recipe will elevate any meal into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry; trim woody ends off asparagus.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon on one side of the baking sheet and asparagus on the other; drizzle olive oil over both. Brush half of the glaze onto the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork, brushing with more glaze halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg