Maple Glazed Salmon
This maple glazed salmon is an incredibly simple, healthy dinner recipe, and one of my favorite ways to cook salmon fillets – no marinade required. The sweet and savory glaze is made with Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, and maple syrup, and this easy salmon recipe gives you perfect, flavorful salmon every time. Makes 4 – 6 servings.
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 I 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.
FAQ’s and tips for making maple soy salmon
How do I know if my salmon is done cooking?
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.
Can I eat salmon skin?
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.
How long does maple glazed salmon last?
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
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.
This recipe is a keeper. My husband does not like salmon but absolutely loved this dinner. I served over a bed of brown rice and fresh asparagus.
That’s exactly what I’m making tonight!!
Made this recipe tonight. My husband said it was incredible. We loved it.
Excellent Maple Salmon. My husband commented how good it was 4 times! That never happens and we are big Salmon eaters!
This salmon is delicious!! I’ve been making it for the past few months and it’s always a winner!
Hat off to your Maple Glazed Salmon recipe, its great tasting and super fast, my husband is not big on giving out compliments, but this recipe was an exception, I got several, thanks for the recipe, I’m new on your site!!
I found this after taking my wife up to northern Michigan and having some of the best maple glazed salmon. I looked for a recipe and this brought back the memories and then some! Making it a second time this week, it was so good. Thank you for this!
IM MAKING THIS NOW FOR DINNER AS IM WRITING THIS review i love salmon and i know this will taste good.itll taste good healthy7 nutritious and so easy to make
Love this recipe. So simple and tasty with ingredients for the sauce that I always have on hand : )
This was fabulous! I highly recommend and will definitely make again. Thank you!
Wow! Fantastic, super simple and yet tasty. This is great for a quick and delicious dinner. I served this with stir-fry teriyaki udon and it was the perfect accompaniment. Thanks for sharing!
I made this, with the addition of 2 serranos, and then tasted. Added more soy sauce and mustard. Had it on 1.2 lbs of salmon tails I got from Sitka salmon. Next time I will double the recipe. Maybe add some ginger. But this recipe is a keeper, thank you!
Oh funny, you should say that. I am cooking it tonight. It is in the oven now and I did add some ginger and slightly less garlic. I’ll let you know how it was.
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!!
Salmon is my favorite dinner to make, and this recipe took it to a new high. Rather than brush it on, I just dipped the salmon cuts before placing on the parchment. Could not have been better.
This was one of the best salmon recipes I’ve ever had ! I added a little extra garlic and cooked mine on the stovetop. Absolutely delicious! I’ll be making again!
I love this recipe too!
Has anyone tried adding a bit of ginger to the sauce? I’m tempted to add a little.
Hands down the best salmon I have ever tasted. Very easy recipe too .
I tend to like salmon a little crispy on the outside so cooked it at 390 for 25 mins (a one lb filet ) after pan searing the skin side for a few minutes , and it was perfectly moist inside . Phenomenal flavor . Thank you.
I love the taste of this salmon recipe. My glaze does not turn out as thick as your pictures and ends up running all over. What could I be doing wrong? I’m not changing any of the ingredients.
It’s normal for it to be thin, but if you do multiple layers over the course of it baking, it should thicken up. If you want it thicker, you can reduce it in a saucepan over low heat for a bit!
This is a great recipe salmon was so good thank you