Description
Apricot Dijon Glazed Salmon is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender baked salmon brushed with a sweet and tangy apricot-mustard glaze. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe feels elegant enough for guests but simple enough for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets in a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Brush the glaze generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the salmon before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Cooking time may vary depending on thickness. Start checking at 9 minutes.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch closely).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg