Maple Dijon Baked Salmon

This Maple Dijon Baked Salmon has a delicious breadcrumb topping that’s baked to perfection for an easy and elegant dinner! 

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If you’ve ever been intimidated to roast an entire fillet of salmon, it’s actually easier than you think. I recommend erring on the side of less cooking time, checking it early (if it flakes easily with a fork, it’s done), so you can pop it back in the oven for a few more minutes if needed. The maple Dijon breadcrumb topping only takes a few minutes to prepare. The lemon zest and Dijon mustard add a nice balance to the sweetness. 

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil helps food lift right off with no messy cleanup, especially for sticky foods like salmon. Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil is made with a non-stick coating on one side (the dull side), so there’s no need to add cooking spray or oil. You can feel confident that the salmon will easily come right off with a spatula, and no food will be wasted.

How to make maple Dijon baked salmon:

Start by preheating your oven, lining a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, and placing the salmon on top. Melt the butter in your microwave. Season the fish generously with salt & pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and lemon zest until smooth. Add in the melted butter and breadcrumbs, then stir to combine. Using your hands, pat the breadcrumb mixture onto the fish. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. I recommend checking doneness after 15 minutes if your salmon is on the thinner side (less than 1″ thick in the thickest part). 

Pro tip: The dull side of the non-stick foil with the watermark should always be facing up; that’s the non-stick side. 

Recipe notes & tips:

• You may halve the recipe (halve every ingredient) if you want to use 1 pound of salmon. You may instead use individual pieces vs. a whole salmon fillet if that works better for you/is what’s available at your grocery store. 
• I love the texture and crunch of panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), but you may sub in regular breadcrumbs if needed.
• The salmon will continue cooking for a few minutes after you take it out of the oven, so keep that in mind if the salmon seems just about ready. 
• If you want the breadcrumbs to be more browned, broil for a few minutes towards the end of cooking, but be careful not to burn the topping or overcook the fish. 
• I recommend coating the salmon in the breadcrumb mixture as soon as you’ve prepared it so the breadcrumbs don’t get soggy.
• Leftovers: I recommend reheating any leftovers slowly on a low heat (stove or oven), but this salmon is equally delicious cold on top of a salad. Simply wrap up any remaining salmon in Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

What to serve with Maple Dijon Baked Salmon:

Try rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or a side salad. 

Questions about this easy baked salmon recipe? Let me know in the comments below!