Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The succulent salmon fillets are coated with a luscious maple glaze and baked to perfection, creating a dish that is both easy to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Maple Glaze:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Coat Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Spoon or brush the maple glaze generously over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For a caramelized finish, broil the salmon for the last 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
