Description
Maple Glazed Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of tender salmon with a sweet, sticky maple glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s a meal that brings warmth and comfort to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet skin-side down; season with black pepper.
- Generously brush the glaze over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For added caramelization, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg