Description
Maple Glazed Salmon delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes dinner feel like a special treat. Seared to golden perfection and brushed with a rich maple glaze, this salmon will become your new favorite weeknight dinner companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to precisely 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Lightly coat a ceramic or glass baking dish with a thin layer of olive oil spray to prevent salmon from sticking.
- Combine ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small mixing bowl, whisking until the glaze looks smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each) skin-side down in the prepared baking dish, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Drizzle the entire maple mixture over the salmon, using a silicone brush to coat each fillet completely and evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon black pepper across the top of the glazed salmon for an extra layer of flavor.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 15-18 minutes, watching for the salmon to turn opaque and easily flake when tested with a fork.
- Switch your oven to broil at high heat and move the dish to the top rack for 2 minutes, creating a caramelized glaze without burning the delicate fish.
- Remove the salmon and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and the glaze to set slightly.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and texture when preparing this dish.
- Let the salmon marinate in the glaze for 15-30 minutes before baking to enhance deeper flavor absorption.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and look slightly translucent in the center.
- For a low-carb version, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener to maintain the glazed consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg