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With just 5 ingredients, this sheet pan dinner is an easy way to get a healthy meal on the table — even on your busiest nights. Baked Maple-Glazed Salmon, sweet potatoes, and broccoli cook together on one tray, so there are very few dishes to wash at the end! Pair the fish and vegetables with biscuits, muffins, rice or a loaf of crusty bread for a delicious, family-friend supper.
Maple Mustard Glazed Salmon
You won’t believe how delicious 5 simple ingredients can taste! This maple glazed salmon is brushed with a simple yet flavorful combination of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. The sweet, salty, savory, and zesty components highlight the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering the meal. When it’s under the broiler, the sugar in the maple syrup caramelizes, creating a crispy exterior and moist, tender inside.
What is a Sheet Pan Dinner?
If you couldn’t tell, I love the idea of one-dish meals. Whether it’s made in a slow cooker, in a soup pot, or in a casserole dish, quick meals with very few dishes get my stamp of approval!
A “Sheet Pan Dinner” is simply a meal that cooks on one tray (or baking sheet). You don’t have to juggle meat on the stove, sides in the oven, or salad in a bowl! Instead, throw everything onto a single dish and you’ve got your protein, starch and veggies ready to go.
I had to play around with the timing on this particular sheet pan supper to get it just right in my oven, but I was finally very satisfied with the results…and I’m excited to share them with you today. The meal is packed with nutrition, it tastes delicious, and best of all…you have a complete dinner cooked on a single tray!
Ingredients for Baked Maple Glazed Salmon
This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you’ll need for the easy sheet pan salmon. As always, specific measurements and complete cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.
- Sweet potatoes: peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes. Keep them small and uniform in size so that they’re evenly cooked by the time the salmon is done.
- Broccoli: a fresh head of broccoli (or two) cut into florets.
- Salmon: I use skin-on fillets. Frozen salmon works fine, just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using in this recipe.
- Maple syrup: such a great companion with salmon and sweet potatoes, the sugars in the syrup caramelize under the broiler, giving the fish a crispy exterior.
- Dijon mustard: for savory, zesty flavor.
- Olive oil, salt and pepper: kitchen staples that I don’t actually “count” in my list of 5 ingredients, but that are essential to the perfect sheet pan salmon dinner!
How to Make Maple Glazed Salmon
Giving the potatoes and broccoli a head-start in the oven before adding the fish to the pan is the key to a perfectly-cooked sheet pan dinner. The veggies have time to cook until they’re tender, without drying out the salmon.
- Line a half sheet pan with foil (for easy clean up), and spread the broccoli and sweet potatoes in a single layer on the pan.
- Drizzle the potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, then toss to coat in the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven at 425°F for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork-tender.
- Whisk together the maple glaze for the salmon.
- Push the vegetables to the edge of the pan, and place the salmon in the center. Leave some space in between each piece of salmon to allow even cooking.
- Brush each piece of fish with plenty of maple glaze, and place the sheet pan dinner under the broiler.
- Broil for 7-10 minutes, or until fish is crispy on the outside and flakes easily with a fork.
What to Serve with Maple Glazed Salmon
If you’d like to offer an extra side dish with the salmon, sweet potatoes and broccoli, try any of these easy options:
- Flaky Biscuits, 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits, Cheese Biscuits or Drop Biscuits
- Skillet Cornbread, Corn Sticks, Honey Cornbread, Mexican Cornbread or Corn Muffins
- Dutch Oven Bread, Crusty French Baguette, Soft Dinner Rolls, or Homemade Crescent Rolls
- 3-Ingredient Sour Cream Muffins, Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins, Cranberry Muffins, Apple Muffins, or Pumpkin Bread
- Green Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Caesar Salad, or our favorite House Salad with Candied Pecans
- Cranberry Sauce
- Coleslaw or Vinegar Coleslaw
- Southern Collard Greens
- Rice Pilaf
Storage
Store leftover salmon and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Can I freeze maple glazed salmon?
Yes! Cooked salmon can be frozen for four to six months, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Thaw cooked salmon in the refrigerator or immersed in cold water. Use cooked, thawed salmon in salads or as a substitution for canned salmon in casseroles, pasta dishes, sandwiches or wraps.
Recipe Variations
- Can you bake salmon from frozen? Yes, you can. You’ll need to extend the baking time to account for the frozen fish. The extra moisture in the fish may prevent the final dish from becoming quite as crispy on the outside, too.
- Swap out the Dijon and use yellow prepared mustard instead.
- Season the fish with other herbs and spices before adding the glaze. We love to sprinkle on some of this all-purpose seasoning, but onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley or chives, paprika, or even spicy cayenne would all be great, too.
- Double all of the ingredients to feed a larger family, or cut all of the ingredients in half to serve just one or two. The instructions and total cooking time will remain the same.
- Use cauliflower or Brussels sprouts instead of broccoli. If you’d like to swap out the broccoli for asparagus, just pull the asparagus off of the pan before you add the fish.
- Instead of the maple syrup, use honey or brown sugar.
Tips for the Best Maple Glazed Salmon Recipe
- Line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. The maple glaze drip down and burn on the pan, which is hard to get off later.
- Total baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your fillets. You know the fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or it will become dry.
- If your salmon fillets are particularly thick, you might need to add them to the baking sheet with the vegetables for a few extra minutes in the oven before switching the temperature to BROIL.
- Broiling gives the salmon a beautifully crisp exterior, while keeping the inside moist and tender. It also produces a great char on the outside of the broccoli and potatoes, which gives them so much extra flavor!
- If it looks like your broccoli or potatoes are getting too dark and charred before the fish is done, remove them from the pan and return the salmon to the oven on its own.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and your favorite fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, thyme or chives. These add a nice, bright, colorful finishing touch.
More Easy Salmon Recipes to Try
- 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Dijon Roasted Salmon
- Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon
- Baked Salmon Fillet
- 5-Ingredient Blackened Salmon
- Salmon with Dill Sauce
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Parmesan Herb Baked Salmon
- Honey Soy Salmon
- Salmon Marinade with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs
Maple Glazed Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 4 salmon fillets (about 4-6 ounces each)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Spread sweet potatoes and broccoli onto prepared pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, or more as needed to fully coat the vegetables. Toss the vegetables in the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are almost fork-tender.
- While potatoes and broccoli are roasting, prepare the glaze for the salmon. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Remove vegetables from oven and turn oven setting to BROIL on “high.” Spread broccoli and potatoes to outer edges of sheet pan to make room in the center for the fish.
- Place salmon in center of tray, leaving at least ½-inch of space in between each fillet so that they cook evenly. Brush glaze on top of each piece of salmon.
- Broil for 7-10 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and top is browned and crispy. Potatoes and broccoli should be roasted and tender as well. The total broiling time will depend on the size and thickness of your fish.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. The maple glaze drip down and burn on the pan, which is hard to get off later.
- Total baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your fillets. You know the fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or it will become dry.
- If your salmon fillets are particularly thick, you might need to add them to the baking sheet with the vegetables for a few extra minutes in the oven before switching the temperature to BROIL.
- Broiling gives the salmon a beautifully crisp exterior, while keeping the inside moist and tender. It also produces a great char on the outside of the broccoli and potatoes, which gives them so much extra flavor!
- If it looks like your broccoli or potatoes are getting too dark and charred before the fish is done, remove them from the pan and return the salmon to the oven on its own.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and your favorite fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, thyme or chives. These add a nice, bright, colorful finishing touch.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in September, 2015. It was updated in January, 2019.
I love the idea of a sheet pan meal, Blair!What a great way to make dinner on busy weeknights. Salmon is one of my favorites, so I cant wait to try this out. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Gayle! It’s definitely perfect for busy evenings. So fast, so easy, and no clean-up!
Can you use a Convection oven for this recipe?
Hi, Ossie! Yes, I think that should work fine.
I love any meal that requires one simple pan! Maple glazed salmon sounds delicious with sweet potatoes and broccoli! Yum!
Thanks, Jen! Me too!
I love salmon, but we’ve eaten so much of it lately. Any recommendations for another fish that could substituted in this recipe?
Hi, Kathleen! It wouldn’t be an equal replacement, but shrimp is a great seafood option for a sheet pan dinner, too. You’ll want to broil the shrimp at the end (just like the instructions suggest for the salmon). Shrimp normally take between 5-8 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp you’re using). Just keep a close eye on them and take them out of the oven when they turn pink, because over-cooked shrimp turn tough and rubbery. 🙂
I made this and it was DELICIOUS!!! Absolutely outstanding!!! Thank you for this excellent recipe!!!! Will certainly be making this again!!! ????????
Yay! So glad to hear that, Victoria! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Fixed this for dinner last night and it was great. Did have to adjust cooking times and found when I put salmon on broil after a couple of minutes the vegetables started burning and salmon was not getting done. Took vegetables off pan and finished the salmon. I will definitely try this again. But with adjustments in cooking.
Joan, after I read your comment about the salmon not cooking fast enough, I made sure my salmon was thin enough to cook fast. I had thicker pieces of salmon which I cut in half. Hope that helps!
What would be the measurements/ingredients if i were to make this for just one person?
Hi, Sabrina! It really just depends on how much you like, since the recipe is very flexible and will work with just about any quantities. I would probably prepare 1 full sweet potato, as much broccoli as you enjoy, and one salmon fillet. Then just cut the glaze recipe in half. You may have a bit of extra glaze, but probably not too much. Enjoy! 🙂
Added some onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika to the potatoes and veggies. The “char” you mentioned by broiling was spot on. We live at altitude so we added a minute to each section of the directions. One of the best meals we’ve had in awhile, no joke.
Wonderful! Definitely one of my kids’ favorites, too! So glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂
I’ve made this a couple times now…love the ease of it all…and the roasted veggies and potatoes. I also love swordfish…do you think this same recipe would work as well for that?
That’s great, Luann! I’m so glad that you like it!
I think the swordfish would work well, I just can’t give you a specific cooking time since I haven’t tested it. Swordfish is often thicker than salmon, so it might need a little bit longer. You’ll just have to keep an eye on it. Enjoy, and let me know if you give it a shot! 🙂
I was looking for a recipe that included yams and broccoli to go with my salmon and luckily found yours! I had already seasoned my salmon with a mixture of Grill Mates Seafood seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, old Bay seasoning among other spices with EVOO and lemon juice prior to finding this recipe. I also seasoned the yams and broccoli with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and EVOO. The pan idea Is so simple and delicious! And cleanup was a breeze.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Sounds perfect, Carolina! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Is there any way to bake this without using a broiler? New to cooking fish and not comfortable using my broiler…yet 🙂
Hi, Lisa! Yes! Just bake the salmon in the 425 degree oven for about 15 minutes. The broiler gives it a nice, crispy texture on the outside (and cooks the fish faster), but you’ll still get a nice texture by just baking it. Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you! Excited to try this out!
Hi, there. This recipe looks great. Is it ok to marinate the salmon in the glaze, for 30 mins or so, instead of brushing on right before cooking?
Hi, Maureen! Yes — that should work fine. I just wouldn’t marinate for much longer than 30 minutes (since marinade can tend to make the texture of the fish mushy if left on too long). Enjoy!
Would agave nectar work as well as maple syrup? I usually like to use it instead because it tastes so similar, but it’s healthier. Also, would brussel sprouts or carrots work as the veggies?
Hi, Daniele! Yes, I think the agave should work fine! You can definitely use Brussels sprouts and carrots, you’ll just want to keep an eye on them and pull them off the sheet pan when they’re done to your liking. I haven’t tested the timing on those veggies, so they may need more or less time than the other veggies called for. It should be pretty similar, though. 🙂
Thanks!
Hey Blair,
I just wanted to let you know I featured your recipe for Maple Glazed Salmon and Sweet Potatoes on my blog post today “10 Easy Sheet Pan Meals”. Your awesome recipe and great pictures made it easy to choose!
https://homemadebycheryl.com/10-easy-sheet-pan-meals/
Awesome! Thanks, Cheryl!
I know what I’m doing for dinner tonight, now! Planning on replacing the broccoli with asparagus. Any thoughts as to if that will make a huge difference?
That should work perfectly, Martin! When I roast asparagus, I like to roast it at 425 degrees for about 12-15 minutes. As a result, you’ll probably just want to pull the asparagus off of your sheet pan before you add the salmon. Hope that helps, and enjoy!
This was really good. I had to almost double the time for broiling but I had pretty thick fish and cooking to 140 then resting worked perfectly. I did sweet potatoes and Brussel sports. Delish! Will make again!
Thank you! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
We do just the salmon, but it is a hit even with my overly picky 7 year old. Thank you for this quick meal I always have ingredients on hand for!
Yes!! I’ve been known to just cook the salmon, too. My boys LOVE this dish as well! So glad that it’s a hit, Sara. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note!
Hi
This salmon dish looks tasty – can i use a local honey instead of Maple Syrup?
hilary
Hi, Hilary! Absolutely — the honey will work really well too!
This recipe was sooo delicious, fast and easy. My husband really enjoyed it as well. I wanted to take a picture of my dish. It looked so good and pretty, but I was anxious to dig into it, I forgot. Lol! Thank you for sharing this with us all. Can’t wait to try others you have for us.
That makes me so happy to hear, Virginia! Thanks for taking the time to leave a note. 🙂
This recipe is absolutely delicious, quick and easy. These ingredients have been my favorite healthy meal for years, and now I have my favorite recipe. So glad I found it.
Thanks, Sherry! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a note. So glad that it was a hit!
I made a version of this. Instead of making the glaze in the recipe, I used a premade gluten free teriyaki sauce. Everyone in the family loved the meal. I was honestly surprised the sweet potatoes were done in that little time as I am used to baking them for about an hour typically. I will definitely use this again as a base recipe for other fish, veggies, etc.
So glad that you used the recipe as inspiration to create your own meal, Jessie! It’s definitely a flexible idea and one that you can use any number of ways. Thanks for taking the time to leave a note! 🙂
Sooooo delicious!! And sooo easy with minimal cleanup!
I used frozen salmon and frozen broccoli. I just had to cook the salmon a few extra minutes.
Excellent! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Ashley! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note. 🙂
This is a great recipe! When I make it again I will double the Maple glaze and pour 1/2 over as the recipe states and save a little more for the very end. We did have COHO salmon which is not as fatty as the farm raised salmon… otherwise it may not of needed it. Thank you for this sheet pan recipe – it is a great way to entertain and have the kitchen clean before they arrive.
Hi, Angie! Thanks for your note. I’m glad that you enjoyed the meal!
Agree about doubling the glaze and basting. We removed the broccoli when we added the salmon and then baked for 15 before broiling. So, so good!
Can you make this with frozen salmon? I am super excited to try this!
Yes, absolutely! Just thaw the salmon before using it in the recipe. Enjoy!
Loved it. Thank you!!
Thanks, Karen!
this was a beautiful and delicious meal! Thank you.
Wonderful, Tina Mary! Thank you for taking the time to leave me a note! 🙂
Just made this tonight! My boyfriend called it a “wife level meal while on a girlfriend salary” hahaha so safe to say we loved it. I did add some maple syrup to the veggies for the last 5 minutes as well. Soooo good. I added the Dijon and maple marinade to some vegetarian protein as well and it was delicious too (boyfriend had the salmon and loved it). Will absolutely make again ❤️
Amazing, Courtney! Thanks for your note. I’m glad that your boyfriend approved! 🙂
Delish!
Thank you!
Fantastic recipe!! It turned out absolutely perfect, will definitely be making again. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks, Diamond!
Such a great dinner!! I just became Gluten/Dairy free and have been struggling to find easy, tasty meals. This dinner checked all the boxes, and even my kids loved it! Thanks Blair!
We’re so happy it was a hit, Alicia!