Whip up quick maple salmon for a sweet and savory meal in no time! This easy recipe features tender salmon fillets glazed with a delightful maple syrup sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that's both delicious and satisfying.
These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make maple salmon at home:
· Maple syrup: Of course, you'll need maple syrup!
· Soy sauce: Salty soy sauce perfectly balances the sweetness of the maple syrup.
· Garlic: Fresh garlic adds bold flavor.
· Seasonings: This maple salmon is seasoned with garlic salt and black pepper.
· Salmon: This recipe works for a pound of salmon, which should make about four regular-sized fillets.
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make maple salmon at home:
1. Make the marinade and cut the salmon into fillets.
2. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily.
Store the cooled maple salmon in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat the fish (covered with foil) in an oven set to 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
Maple Salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish where fresh salmon fillets are marinated in a sweet and savory glaze made from pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic. The salmon is then baked or grilled until tender and flaky, allowing the glaze to caramelize and form a delicious, sticky coating. The result is a perfectly balanced meal with a rich, sweet, and savory taste that pairs beautifully with vegetables or rice.
Gather all ingredients.
Stir maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
Cut salmon into 4 equal-sized fillets; place in a shallow glass baking dish and coat with maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once halfway.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake salmon uncovered until flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
When making Maple Salmon, opt for pure maple syrup for the best flavor—avoid imitation syrups, as they may contain added sugars and artificial flavors. The sweetness of the maple syrup balances well with savory seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, or Dijon mustard, so feel free to experiment with these additions to suit your taste. If you're concerned about the glaze burning, apply it halfway through the cooking process or lower the oven temperature slightly. Baking is the most common method for Maple Salmon, but grilling or pan-searing can add a smoky or crispy texture.
