Description
Maple Glazed Salmon brings together the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making your dinner table feel like a gourmet restaurant. Tender fish caramelized with rich maple syrup creates a mouthwatering meal that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Glaze Components:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C) and arrange parchment paper across a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Combine ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until perfectly blended.
- Arrange your 6-ounce salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across the fish surfaces.
- Generously coat each salmon fillet with the maple mixture, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor penetration.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, tracking the internal temperature until the salmon easily separates when tested with a fork.
- For a gorgeous caramelized finish, switch your oven to broil and position the sheet 4 inches from the heat source, monitoring closely for 1-2 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor and avoid substituting with artificial maple syrup.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and appear opaque.
- Pat salmon fillets dry before seasoning to help the glaze adhere better and create a nice caramelized surface.
- For a lower-carb option, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free maple-flavored syrup or use honey as an alternative glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 465 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg