Description
Maple Glazed Salmon with Pecans brings together sweet and savory flavors that dance on your plate, making dinner feel like a special occasion without any complicated cooking tricks. Your taste buds will thank you for this simple yet impressive dish that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasonings and Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Glaze Components:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- ½ cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and position a rack in the center. Grab a rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Whisk ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Brush each fillet with ½ tablespoon olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush half of the maple glaze over the top of each fillet. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While salmon bakes, toast ½ cup chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat when they become fragrant and lightly golden.
- Remove salmon from the oven and brush with remaining maple glaze. Sprinkle toasted pecans over each fillet and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to prevent burning, as they can quickly go from perfectly golden to charred.
- Select fresh, high-quality salmon with a vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and presentation.
- Adjust the maple glaze thickness by simmering longer for a more concentrated, sticky coating or adding water to thin it out.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your maple syrup is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg