Brown Sugar Roasted Salmon with Maple Mustard Dill Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Brown Sugar Roasted Salmon with Maple Mustard Dill Sauce. Perfectly roasted in the oven, this moist, flaky salmon is coated in a caramelized brown sugar glaze, subtly enhanced with olive oil, paprika, and a touch of black pepper. The real showstopper, however, is the homemade maple mustard dill sauce—a tangy-sweet blend of maple syrup, dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice—that takes the dish to gourmet levels of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy, flavorful recipe is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad. It's a healthy, delicious way to enjoy fresh salmon, ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Salmon fillet (skin-on, fresh or thawed)
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (optional, for extra color)
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Whole-grain mustard
• 1.5 tbsp Fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).

Step 4

Rub the brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillet.

Step 5

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 130-135°F (55-57°C). Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillet.

Step 6

While the salmon is roasting, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, fresh dill, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Drizzle the maple mustard dill sauce over the salmon before serving, or serve the sauce on the side.

Step 9

Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired, and serve warm with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1738.9

Total Fat 106.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 428.6mg	0%
Sodium 3171.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 150.3g	0%

Vitamin D 3578.8IU	0%
Calcium 92.0mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2565.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.8%

Protein: 34.5%

Carbs: 10.7%