Maple and Mustard-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Updated May 06, 2019

20120202-dt-maple-and-mustard-glazed-salmon-primary.jpg — Blake Royer

I'm always on the lookout for sauces to paint on salmon roasted over high heat—I love the way fish tastes with a caramelized exterior, and the process is one of the quickest, simplest dinners around. Soy sauce, sesame oil, and other Asian condiments are obvious choices, but I was drawn to this combination from Real Simple. Who knew maple syrup and mustard would work so well together?

While the sugar in the syrup caramelizes under high heat, the mustard presents a spicy undertone. If you use whole grain mustard, it gives the dish little pops of flavor that keep things interesting. I followed the recipe's instructions to pair it with roasted Brussels sprouts, simply tossed with salt and pepper to bring out their true sweetness.

Adapted from Real Simple.

Recipe Details

Maple and Mustard-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Active 15 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
4 salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through the root
1 large red onion, cut into wedges, stem ends left intact
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Whisk together the maple syrup and mustard. Season both sides of the salmon fillets liberally with salt and pepper, then brush them with the maple-mustard mixture and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, toss the sprouts and onion with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well-coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet, cut side-down, and roast on the lower rack until caramelized and tender, 20-30 minutes.
When the sprouts are nearly done, arrange the fillets on an oven-proof dish and broil them, skin-side down, until the maple mixture is well-caramelized and the fish is just cooked through—7 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
Serve with the sprouts and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
525	Calories
31g	Fat
25g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	525
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 794mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 39g
Vitamin C 96mg	482%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1169mg	25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.