Description
This Chili Maple Glazed Salmon recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare salmon. The sweet and spicy glaze caramelizes beautifully on the salmon fillets, creating a delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless)
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, chili powder, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon or brush the glaze evenly over each piece.
- Bake the salmon: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the salmon is flaky and cooked through. Optionally, broil for the last 1–2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This glaze also works well on grilled or pan-seared salmon.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
