Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze
Delicious baked salmon fillets drizzled with a sweet and savory maple glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
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.
- Create the maple glaze by combining the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Coat the salmon with the maple glaze, reserving some for basting.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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