Description
This Maple Glazed Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze, baked to perfection. It’s a quick and healthy dish that pairs beautifully with steamed broccoli and cooked rice, making for a well-rounded, delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 pounds salmon fillets
Maple Glaze
- â…› cup brown sugar
- â…› cup maple syrup
- 1½ tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- â…› teaspoon pepper
Optional Toppings and Sides
- Almonds, chopped or sliced (optional)
- Green onion, chopped (optional)
- Cooked rice
- Broccoli florets
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the salmon fillets evenly in the pan, skin-side down if there is skin.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, reduced-sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Glaze the Salmon: Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sweet and savory mixture.
- Add Vegetables (Optional): If desired, arrange fresh broccoli florets to one side of the baking pan, and place cooked rice on the other side, surrounding the salmon for a complete meal.
- Bake: Cover the pan with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C). Bake thick salmon fillets for 15–20 minutes or start checking at 10 minutes for thinner fillets. The salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Finish & Serve: Remove the pan from the oven. Garnish with chopped or sliced almonds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately alongside the broccoli and rice.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, let the salmon come to room temperature before baking.
- Adjust the baking time according to the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- You can substitute the brown sugar with coconut sugar for a different flavor profile.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli based on availability; just steam or blanch frozen broccoli before adding to the pan.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that your soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
