I was looking for a lighter salmon recipe for the summer. This was perfect ! I served it with broccoli and a cucumber-tomato salad. Hubby said it’s a keeper! Will definitely be making this again soon!
Why you’ll love this maple salmon recipe
Did you know I have a ton of easy salmon recipes? Most of them are only 5-ingredients and super easy, and this maple glazed salmon is no different.
But, what I love most about it is the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The real maple syrup adds more than just sweetness to the glaze, it adds a complexity that can’t be replicated.
Since the glazed gets basted throughout the cooking process, it thickens and intensifies in flavor as it cooks, which makes it even more delicious.
This recipe works great with almost any side dish, but we love serving it with dairy free mashed potatoes and either crispy brussel sprouts or fresh green beans
More easy salmon recipes: pecan crusted salmon / roasted salmon with avocado cucumber salsa / sesame crusted teriyaki salmon / miso glazed roasted salmon / grilled salmon with fresh herbs
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe
How to make baked salmon with maple glaze
Make the salmon glaze. In a small bowl or glass container, whisk the glaze ingredients together until the Dijon emulsifies and the sauce is smooth (with the exception of the garlic pieces).
Bake the salmon. Season it with salt & pepper, and spoon or brush a bit of the glaze on. Place it on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚ for 15 – 20 minutes.
Add additional glaze halfway through cooking and when you remove it from the oven.
How long to cook salmon: I tend to aim for undercooked (rather than overcooked) because we prefer it that way, but the salmon is cooked when it reaches 145˚F or easily flakes with a fork.
Frequently asked questions
Salmon starts red and turns lighter in color as it cooks. It should appear a pink opaque color when it’s fully cooked, but double check by flaking the fish with a fork. If it flakes easily, it’s done.
If your fillet has skin, you may be wondering if it’s safe to consume. The good news is that it is full of just as many nutrients as the fish itself and completely safe to eat. The bad news is the texture might be a little scaley.
Fresh salmon lasts about 2 days in the fridge, but cooked salmon can last up to 3, so plan on eating this as fresh as possible of freezing for later. To freeze your salmon, place it in an airtight container and freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then bake.
Side dishes to serve with this dish
Healthy dinner recipes you’ll enjoy
- Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli
- Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
- Zucchini Risotto
- Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
- White Turkey Chili
Maple Glazed Salmon
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 oven to 375˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon, and garlic.
- Place salmon on baking sheet and top with about 1/3 of the maple glaze, reserving the rest for later.
- Bake salmon for 15 – 20 minutes, adding more glaze after the first 10 minutes. When salmon is cooked, remove from oven and top with remaining glaze before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hands down, delicious! Definitely a keeper!
I have made salmon using many different recipes in the past forty years. This one is, by far, the best one ever! I will need to look no further. This is a keeper! Thank You for sharing!
We all Loved this Salmon ! Followed exactly; Easy ; all I did was broil for a minute after I baked to get that top a little browned ; will have this as my #1 go to recipe moving forward TY
Made this last night and it was great! Milder than I expected, so it’s easy to modify flavor intensity with amounts or adding ingredients. As it is, I enjoyed it very much and it left a nice aftertaste. I made this with your roasted broccoli recipe. I had the salmon and broccoli on the same tray and some of the sauce spilled over onto the broccoli, so it works great as a veggie topper too!
Super easy, simple ingredients that most of us have on hand and a fantastic taste. I pan-fried mine instead of baking but it turned out perfect.
Thanks for commenting Tammy. I was going to fry mine and hoping some one commented on how it turned out frying.
am trying this recipe tonight but don’t have soy sauce. What can I substitute for it?
You could substitute coconut aminos or tamari sauce.
Super easy and super delicious! I added cream of tartar to make the glaze thicker before baking. I also put mine under the broiler for a minute to make it a little crispy. I love this recipe!
Being a “Vermonter” and faithful to VT maple syrup, I tried this recipe and loved it. So simple and so very good
I was looking for a lighter salmon recipe for the summer. This was perfect ! I served it with broccoli and a cucumber-tomato salad. Hubby said it’s a keeper! Will definitely be making this again soon!
This is a great recipe. My husband is not a big salmon eater and he has already requested it again!!