Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a rich maple syrup glaze combined with soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Baked to tender perfection, this quick and healthy dish is ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a flavorful glaze.
- Prepare Salmon: Lightly coat each salmon fillet with olive oil to help retain moisture and enhance browning during baking, then arrange the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Glaze: Generously spoon the prepared maple glaze evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated to maximize flavor and caramelization.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and the maple glaze has caramelized nicely.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for about one minute to allow the juices to redistribute before serving warm.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of the fillets to avoid overcooking.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps control salt content while maintaining flavor.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
