Usually a KISS meal would be baked salmon and roasted butternut squash. But this time, I jazzed it up a bit–without really adding any extra work or time to preparing dinner!
The maple and mustard crust on the salmon brightened the dish and provided a bit of “tang” to the salmon. But I think the addition of rosemary to the roasted butternut squash was the best part. So simple, and added a dimension of flavor to the plate that I really enjoyed.
It’s not so much a recipe, as it is having a few ingredients on hand.
In a small dish, I combined about 2 T. of dijon mustard, 1 T. pure maple syrup, and 2 T. apple cider vinegar. Wisk until well-blended. Spread the mixture over top the salmon, and bake as usual.
Wash and chop a butternut squash into 1.5” cubes, and toss with a touch of EVOO (I use a Misto) and about 2 T. crushed dried rosemary. Add salt and ground pepper, if desired. Roast in the oven at 400°F for 40 minutes.
We also enjoyed some roasted asparagus with our dinner–seasoned with a dash of ground black pepper and sea salt.
Yum! So good–and still relatively easy!
Happy Wednesday, everyone!
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I am always looking for side dishes for the lunches I make for my SIL – totally stealing the rosemary squash recipe! And sadly, me no likey salmon – it’s too fishy. I did find I fish that I loved though – Chilean Sea Bass! Too bad it sells for $21 a pound at the Fresh Market.
That looks delicious! I do something similar often and it’s one of my favorite dinners.
oooh something new and fun for salmon. Yummm.
Love this! Maple, mustard, and any herb really is one of my favorite flavor combinations (although I am always partial to thyme). Try adding mustard to the squash, too. It’s DIVINE.
Looks fantastic, especially that butternut squash. I’ve actually already have some at home I need to cook up, I’ll have to give this a try!
That butternut squash looks fantastic! I’m definitely pinning this to remind myself to try just plain roasting squash. Yum.
I love have a simple marinade or coating on a dish can completely change things – and for very little effort.
My mouth is watering as I’m looking at these pictures
Too bad I haven’t had salmon in ages 
I love your description of this dish! Rosemary and butternut is one of my favorite combos.
I still can’t get into fish, but that asparagus looks incredible!
This is actually how I usually prepare our salmon! Love the added maple syrup flavor
Looks great – I am always looking for new salmon recipes! And I think I have all those ingredients on hand…except the salmon!
The marinade/ sauce on the salmon sounds wonderful- I loveee mustard sauces
I’m not a big fan of rosemary, it’s a bit woody[?] for my taste, but I’d be willing to try it with squash- maybe the sweetness would balance the flavors out?
I need to make butternut squash more often….so yummy
Maple syrup and mustard is such a great flavor combination! I once had a really wonderful salad that was a little similar to this.