Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze (Printable version)
Succulent salmon with sweet maple glaze, ready in 30 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Maple Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
10 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
04 - Brush the fillets generously with the maple glaze, reserving a small amount for later.
05 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center.
06 - Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
07 - Garnish with chopped herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The glaze creates this sticky sweet and salty exterior that people assume required hours of effort
- Its practically foolproof even on days when your cooking confidence is at zero
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- Overcooking salmon is the quickest way to turn this from amazing to dry and disappointing
- The glaze can burn quickly if your oven runs hot so keep an eye during those last few minutes
03 -
- Bring the salmon to room temperature for about 15 minutes before baking for more even cooking
- A pastry brush gives the most even coating but a spoon works in a pinch