Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon is a quick, tasty, and healthy dish that features sweet maple flavor with a light savory finish, perfect for weeknights or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6-ounce fillets Salmon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Glaze: Pour or brush the glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry for better seasoning adherence. Use room temperature fillets for even cooking. Monitor the oven closely in the last minutes to prevent the glaze from burning. For added heat, include chili flakes in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: 20 minute recipes, gluten-free recipes, healthy meals, maple glazed salmon, Quick Dinner