Maple Dijon Salmon with Charred Tomatoes
Salmon fillets glazed with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, seared in one skillet with cherry tomatoes until the glaze caramelizes. Ready in 15 minutes — weeknight dinner that tastes fancy.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Whisk maple syrup and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet; sear 3 minutes without moving until skin crisps.
- 4
Flip salmon and scatter cherry tomatoes around it; brush fillets with the maple-mustard glaze.
- 5
Cook 2 more minutes until glaze caramelizes and tomatoes burst, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- spatula
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