Maple Glazed Salmon
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis maple glazed salmon is a delicious easy salmon recipe the whole family will love. It’s baked with a flavorful glaze, and the sweet-savory combination is absolutely irresistible!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each, skin on
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, ¼ teaspoon adds mild heat
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper (or foil) for easy clean up.
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 20 minutes.4 salmon fillets
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, butter, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium heat, whisking often, until bubbly, then continue cooking, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until slightly thickened. (The sauce will thicken up a bit more as it rests.)¼ cup pure maple syrup, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Remove pan from the heat and whisk in the lemon juice. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the glaze in a small bowl for drizzling when the salmon comes out of the oven.2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Place salmon, skin side down, in the prepared baking dish. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush a thin layer of the glaze over the tops of the salmon fillets.
- Bake salmon for 10 minutes. Then brush with more of the glaze from the saucepan. Continue baking for 2-8 more minutes, or until salmon is cooked through to 145°F, brushing with more glaze every few minutes. The cook time will depend on the thickness of the salmon fillets. Discard any extra glaze left in the saucepan.
- Serve salmon with the glaze that you reserved in the small bowl. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Maple Syrup: Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not maple-flavored or imitation syrup.
- Frozen Salmon: If fresh salmon isn’t available, frozen is a great option since it’s usually frozen at peak freshness, right after the fish is caught. Thaw frozen salmon in the refrigerator overnight (remove it from its plastic packaging first), or place it in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes, or until thawed.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
