This Maple Glazed Salmon Fillet recipe is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with a sweet and savory maple glaze. It’s an excellent choice for special occasions, including Thanksgiving, when you want to impress your guests with a flavorful and elegant main course.
The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings.
Easy Maple Glazed Salmon Fillet Recipe
This dish features salmon fillets brushed with a homemade maple glaze made from maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic, then baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Salmon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the sheet, skin-side down. Reserve the marinade for basting. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Baste and Broil: In the last 2-3 minutes of baking, brush the salmon with the reserved marinade and switch the oven to broil for a few minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 fillets
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
