I love the versatility of salmon. It can be savory, it can be a little sweet, and you can pair it with so many sides. I love this recipe because it has a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, but dijon mustard gives it a lot of flavor. This is hands down my favorite salmon recipe for a busy night! I usually have all of the ingredients on hand and I actually prefer dried cilantro in this recipe to fresh.

This recipe is adapted from a recipe I found a long time ago from Food Network.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets (any amount will do-this recipe stretches far for a large amount and is also great for a thick coating on a small amount)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro (fresh is great, but I use dried cilantro all the time to avoid a grocery trip only for cilantro!)
• 1 Tbsp light mayonnaise
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up later.
2. Mix the mustard, 1 Tbsp of the cilantro (save the rest for garnish), mayonnaise, and maple syrup in a bowl.
3. Place salmon fillets in the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the mustard mixture evenly over each fillet and bake until cooked through. For larger, thicker fillets, start with 10-15 minutes and bake longer in 5 minute increments until cooked through.
5. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of cilantro and serve.

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