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Grilled Salmon with Dijon and Maple Syrup

Published: Aug 4, 2017 · Modified: May 22, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer.

Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer. | livinglou.com

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I think people are often intimidated by grilling fish. Cooking salmon on the barbecue? A lot of us out there would rather roast it in the oven–more control, right? Wrong. Barbecuing salmon is probably the simplest (and most delicious) way to serve it.

Doesn’t fish stick easily? Will I overcook it? What if it falls through the grill? What if it burns before it finishes cooking? 

Stop. Take a deep breath. Grilling fish is so easy. I promise. The secret to cooking it perfectly is a very hot grill, and just a few minutes per side. I’m literally talking 3-4 minutes per side. But watch closely, nobody wants overcooked grilled salmon!

Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer. | livinglou.com

This grilled salmon starts with a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy marinade. With ginger, sesame oil and garlic, this marinade has a bit of an Asian twist to it. The sweetness comes from maple syrup, which adds caramel-like notes to this dish, and the spicy notes come from Heinz Dijon Mustard.

There are a few ingredients I reach for all the time in my kitchen, and Dijon is one of those. It works as an emulsifying agent in dressings and marinades. Emulsifying is when you force two liquids (that wouldn’t usually combine) to bind together–think oil and vinegar. Emulsifications need a binder, and Dijon is my go-to in classic vinaigrettes, another example would be an egg yolk in homemade mayonnaise.

It also packs a ton of flavour and zing to basically any dish. Plus Heinz’s mustard is made with No. 1 grade Canadian mustard seed–I always love supporting our Canadian farmers.

Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer. | livinglou.com

Last weekend we had our first really hot weekend in Toronto. I know, at the end of July it felt like summer hadn’t even really arrived yet. I knew I wanted to fire up the grill so I decided to make this Dijon maple salmon, and it is so good. So good in fact, I actually made it with trout the next day! Both options are delicious.

Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer. | livinglou.com

Grilled Salmon with Dijon and Maple Syrup

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 4 votes
Grilled salmon with a Dijon and maple syrup marinade with ginger and garlic this is the perfect and simple way to grill fish this summer.
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Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 8 minutes minutes
Total: 13 minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. Heinz Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 4 skinless salmon or trout fillets, 1 lb./450 g
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • Green onion and sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Combine maple syrup, with mustard, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat barbecue to medium-high heat. Brush fish with oil.
  • Grill 4 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork, brushing frequently with syrup mixture.
  • Sprinkle with sliced green onion and sesame seeds, serve.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, easy, fish, gluten free, grilling, quick recipes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Salmon with Dijon and Maple Syrup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 161mg7%
Potassium 900mg26%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 201IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by KraftHeinz Canada – as always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting my sponsors and allowing me to continue creating recipes like this grilled salmon with Dijon and maple syrup. 

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Comments

  1. Deanna

    July 11, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    Hi Lou, I’ve never cooked on my grill. Everyone else does the grill cooking. This summer my goal is to learn. When cooking the salmon do I ever close the grill cover? Thank you! Deanná NH
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 11, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Deanna, because this salmon is being cooked on both sides, there is no need to close the grill cover for this recipe! Good luck with your grilling--it's the perfect time to learn!
      Reply
  2. faiza insha

    April 06, 2021 at 6:08 am

    Hey, Louisia, How much time would it take to make this?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      April 11, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Hi Faiza, this recipe takes about 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick dinner.
      Reply
  3. Jahnson Alberto

    May 28, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Louisa Clements nice recipies, thanks for share.
    Reply
  4. Katrina Smith

    April 16, 2020 at 5:43 am

    Giving this try for my dinner, my husband isn’t feeling so confident. I’m going to wing it and lessen it down to what I think is appropriate for one person... here’s to hoping! So excited...???
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      April 25, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks Katrina, I hope you enjoyed it! Let me know how it turned out. :)
      Reply
  5. Sharon Martin

    June 20, 2019 at 1:57 am

    Hi Louisa, never tried with Maple Syrup. I hope it will be delicious. :) Thanks for sharing. I will try it this weekend.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      June 26, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Sharon, I hope you enjoyed!
      Reply
  6. Avital Andrews

    September 13, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Absolute best salmon I’ve ever eaten! I have continued to use this recipe for years, the whole family loves it!
    Reply
    • Lou

      September 22, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      I'm so glad you all enjoyed this, thanks for letting me know Avital!
      Reply
  7. Ellen Taylor

    August 10, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Hey Louisa, I have already tried several recipes for Salmon but never tried with Maple Syrup. So going to try this and hope it will yummy :)
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Lou

      August 17, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Ellen, I hope you love this recipe! It's delicious. :)
      Reply
  8. Shirley

    August 06, 2017 at 9:15 am

    I love the ingredients you have combined for the salmon so I know it will be delicious! I do not have a barbecue so I will bake salmon in my oven & enjoy just as much, atho' the markings when grilled on a barbecue makes the salmon look more awesome!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Lou

      August 17, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you! It will be delicious in the oven too :)
      Reply

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