Apple Cider Glazed Salmon

Apple cider glazed salmon roasted until flaky and brushed with a sweet Dijon-thyme glaze. An easy 25-minute oven dinner with a 145°F finish.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 0.5 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Bring the apple cider to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and thyme. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
3. Pat the salmon dry, then brush with olive oil and season evenly with salt and pepper. Place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. (about 2 min)
4. Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F in the thickest part. (about 12 min) — 400°F
5. Brush the hot salmon with the cider glaze and serve. (about 1 min)