Easy Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon Fillet Bake with Juicy Flavor

Ingredients

• 4 fillets Salmon (fresh, skin-on for best flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (to enhance flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper (to add gentle heat)
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup (pure for best results)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for tangy flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (adds subtle depth)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (for balance and freshness)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 Lemon wedges (for extra zing)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

3. 3

   Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   --- For the Glaze ---

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.

6. 6

   Use a pastry brush to generously coat each salmon fillet with the glaze.

7. 7

   Bake glazed salmon for 12–15 minutes until caramelized and fish flakes easily.

8. 8

   Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.