Roasted salmon with maple-mustard glaze

My family had always really enjoyed salmon meals but what kept us coming back to this recipe was its simplicity. The relatively few ingredients means it's a healthy but surprisingly filling meal. Perfect with mustard greens or on a bed of rice.
==Ingredients==
For 2 or 3 people:
* 1 and a half pounds de-boned salmon fillet
* 2 tablespoons prepared whole grain mustard
* 2 teaspoons maple syrup
* fresh-milled black pepper to taste
* lemon wedges for garnish
==Directions==
Preheat oven to 475º Farenheight.
# Rinse the fish and pat dry. Lay skin-side down on a parchment lined baking pan. (The parchment prevents the fish from sticking to the pan and greatly reduces cleanup time.)
# Cut a half-inch deep crosshatch pattern in the salmon. Season lightly with pepper.
# Mix the mustard and maple syrup together and smear over the fish. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is crispy on the outside and medium rare on the inside. Remove the salmon from the oven and cover with foil or a plate for a few minutes to complete cooking. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.
==Variations==
The garnish of a simple dish like this can make a dramatic difference. Try sprinkling chopped green onions, chopped walnuts, or even drizzling some honey over the glazed fish instead of (or in addition to) the lemon wedges.
Category:Maple syrup Recipes
Category:Salmon Recipes
Category:Mustard Recipes