Description
Maple Pecan Salmon brings together sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans for a seriously delightful dinner that seriously elevates your seafood game. Baked with a golden glaze, this salmon turns your kitchen into a flavor paradise that everyone at the table will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup pecans
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF and grab a rectangular baking dish for the salmon.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the 4 salmon fillets, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the baking dish and slide into the 400ºF oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and add ⅔ cup chopped pecans.
- Stir the pecans continuously for 3-4 minutes until they darken and become fragrant.
- Pour ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard into the pan with the pecans.
- Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 3-4 minutes, watching it coat the back of your spoon.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and generously drizzle the warm maple pecan glaze over each fillet.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning them during the glaze preparation.
- Select fresh salmon fillets with bright color and firm texture for the best results and most appealing presentation.
- Make extra glaze and store in the refrigerator for drizzling over roasted vegetables or grilled chicken as a versatile sauce.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener to reduce overall sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg