Description
Indulge in a delightful meal with this easy-to-make Maple Glazed Salmon recipe. The perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Maple Glaze:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Coat salmon: Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush each fillet generously with the maple glaze.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Optional: broil for an extra 1–2 minutes for caramelization.
- Finish: Remove from oven, spoon any remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
