Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of sweet and tangy with these Maple Mustard Salmon Bowls, perfect for a nourishing family dinner or impressing your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down. In a bowl, mix maple syrup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Brush the maple mustard mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, prepare brown rice according to package instructions (typically around 30-40 minutes).
- Serve fluffy brown rice topped with baked salmon and fresh greens. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the maple mustard mixture for up to an hour before baking. Substitute salmon with chicken or tofu for variation. Add roasted vegetables or nuts for extra crunch and nutrition.