Description
A quick and flavorful salmon dish featuring a sweet and savory maple glaze made from real maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic. Bakes in under 20 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (1 pound total)
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spoon about one-third of the glaze over the top.
- Bake the salmon for 15–20 minutes. After 10 minutes, spoon more glaze over the salmon.
- Once cooked through and flaky, remove from oven and drizzle with remaining glaze before serving. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Add lime juice or rice vinegar for brightness.
- Chopped fresh rosemary or thyme adds an herbaceous touch.
- Double the glaze for a whole salmon filet or larger portions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
