Maple Glazed Salmon is a deliciously elegant dish that features succulent salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory maple glaze. The glaze combines pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and a touch of Dijon mustard, creating a rich coating that caramelizes beautifully as the salmon bakes or grills. The fish remains tender and flaky, absorbing the flavors of the glaze while the outer layer develops a slightly crisp texture. Often garnished with fresh herbs like dill or parsley, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness and umami, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal, whether served with seasonal vegetables or over a bed of rice.
Maple Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
GLAZE
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Brush both sides of each salmon fillet with olive oil using a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the top surface of the fillets.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Brush half of the maple glaze mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, reserving the remaining glaze.
- Bake for 8 minutes at 400°F until the edges begin to turn opaque.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the salmon.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 4-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer.
- Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes on the baking sheet before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
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