Description
This easy and festive Christmas salmon is glazed with maple, Dijon, and fresh herbs—perfect as a centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet (skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Place the salmon skin-side down on the foil-lined baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the glaze generously over the entire surface of the salmon.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overbake the salmon to keep it moist.
Leftovers can be flaked into salads or grain bowls for a quick and tasty meal.
For extra holiday flair, garnish with pomegranate seeds or sprigs of rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg