Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple Glazed Salmon is a quick and elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet, savory, and citrusy maple glaze. With minimal prep and a 15-minute bake, this healthy, flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the maple glaze.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
Marinate salmon in the glaze for 15–30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor.Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist, or substitute orange juice for lemon juice for a sweeter note.Swap maple syrup with honey for a slightly different taste.This recipe also works well with cod, trout, or halibut.For grilling, cook salmon over medium heat, brushing with glaze as it cooks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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