Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple glazed salmon is tender, flaky fish coated in a sweet and savory maple-soy glaze. The glaze caramelizes into a glossy, sticky finish as it bakes. It is an easy, elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for cozy fall nights.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
- Whisk the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and Dijon into a glaze.
- Place the salmon on a lined tray and brush with the glaze.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway.
- Broil for 2 minutes for a caramelized top.
- Rest briefly and serve with the pan glaze spooned over.
💡 Chef's tip
Brush on an extra layer of glaze in the last few minutes and broil briefly for a deeply caramelized, sticky top.
The sugars in the maple syrup caramelize under the heat, forming a glossy lacquered glaze while keeping the salmon moist underneath.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 16 g
- Fat: 18 g
