Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon recipe is a sweet, savory, and healthy dish that’s easy to prepare, perfect for beginner cooks and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Slice the salmon into evenly sized fillets if needed. Place them in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over the fillets. Refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet.
- Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Spoon extra marinade over the fillets halfway through baking for a richer glaze.
- Optionally, broil the salmon for the last 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze and achieve golden edges.
Notes
- If the salmon browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Check for doneness by gently pressing a fork into the thickest part; it should flake easily.
- Use honey or agave nectar as a maple syrup substitute if needed.
- Prep the marinade in advance to save time on cooking day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg