Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze
A delightful baked salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy maple glaze, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (around 3 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil in a medium mixing bowl and whisk.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the maple glaze over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Baste with the reserved glaze halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Rest the salmon for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor. Basting halfway through adds moisture and enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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