Description
A delightful and romantic dish featuring salmon glazed with maple and Dijon mustard, served with roasted carrots, perfect for a special Valentine’s dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the maple Dijon mixture over the salmon.
- In a separate bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the carrots around the salmon on the sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the carrots are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the maple Dijon mixture.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.
- This dish pairs well with a light white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with carrots
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg