Maple-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

For the salmon glaze:

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the roasted vegetables:

• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled & cubed

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare vegetables:

   • Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

   • Spread evenly on half of the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.

3. Prepare glaze:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.

4. Add salmon:

   • Season salmon fillets with a little salt and pepper. Place them on the other half of the baking sheet.

   • Brush generously with the maple glaze.

5. Roast together:

   • Return sheet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are caramelized.

   • Halfway through, brush more glaze over the salmon.

6. Serve:

   • Plate salmon with roasted vegetables. Drizzle with extra glaze if desired.

✨ The result: tender, sweet-savory salmon with rich Canadian maple flavor, balanced by roasted earthy fall vegetables.