Maple-Glazed Salmon
Maple-Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that combines fresh salmon fillets with a luscious sweet-and-savory glaze made from pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic. In just 20 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve this visually stunning dish alongside seasonal vegetables or grains for a wholesome, delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Generously drizzle the glaze over each fillet, reserving some for basting later.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, basting halfway through cooking.
- Serve the salmon drizzled with any remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg