Description
Maple Glazed Salmon brings together sweet Canadian maple syrup and rich, flaky fish for a dinner that sings with delicious simplicity. Your dinner table will light up with this quick, elegant seafood classic that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh chives
Instructions
- Blend maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic into a silky marinade in a medium mixing bowl.
- Carefully pat each 6-oz salmon fillet completely dry using paper towels to ensure perfect searing.
- Submerge salmon fillets in marinade, coating every surface generously. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor penetration.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Gently place salmon fillets flesh-side down, searing exactly 2-3 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Carefully flip salmon, then drizzle remaining marinade across the fillets’ surface.
- Transfer skillet directly into a preheated 400°F oven, roasting precisely 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove salmon and let rest 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the flesh.
- Drizzle additional glaze over each fillet and scatter fresh parsley or chives as a bright, aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Marinate salmon for maximum flavor, but no longer than 30 minutes to prevent the acid from breaking down the fish’s delicate texture.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with a bright color and firm flesh for the best results.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the same rich umami profile.
- Pat the salmon completely dry before searing to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that seals in the succulent maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg