Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors with a simple, quick preparation. Fresh salmon fillets are coated in a luscious maple syrup glaze mixed with soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic, then baked to perfection for a tender, flavorful dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (1 pound total)
Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined, creating a smooth glaze.
- Apply Glaze to Salmon: Place the salmon fillets evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Brush about one-third of the maple glaze over the salmon, reserving the remaining glaze for later use.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. After the first 10 minutes, open the oven and brush the salmon again with some of the reserved glaze to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Finish and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, remove it from the oven. Top each fillet with the remaining glaze before serving for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- This maple glazed salmon is an incredibly easy sheet pan dinner and hands down the best way to cook tasty fresh salmon fillets.
- The combination of mustard, soy sauce, garlic, and maple syrup creates a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Serve with your choice of sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal.
- Make sure to monitor the salmon to avoid overcooking, as it can become dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 872 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
