There is no fishy taste with this Maple Glazed Salmon recipe. Thanks to the wonderful combination of maple syrup, soy and garlic, this salmon recipe is guaranteed to convert even the pickiest of fish eaters. You have to taste it to believe it!
4salmon filletsapprox 5 ounces each, rinsed and patted dry
⅓cupmaple syruppure
3tablespoonssoy sauce
1-2tablespoonssesame oil
4-5clovesgarlicpressed or slivered
1teaspoongingerfresh, grated
black pepperto taste
green onions for garnishoptional
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Place them in a shallow glass baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, oil, garlic, ginger and pepper.
Add to the salmon and turn to coat. Marinate with the skin side facing up.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning it once or twice.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Transfer the salmon to a parchment-lined baking dish. Reserve the marinade.
Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the fish turns opaque.
While the salmon is baking, place the marinade in a small saucepan.
Bring to a rapid boil and whisk for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium-high and simmer for about 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Don't forget to whisk.
Plate the salmon and brush thickened glaze over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions.
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Notes
The baking time will vary based on the thickness of the fish.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Marinating salmon for long periods is not recommended, as you risk getting a mushy texture once baked. For this recipe, do not marinate for longer than 2 hours. That said, you can prepare the marinade and refrigerate it for up to one day until you are ready to combine it with the salmon.How to tell if salmon is cooked without a thermometer You can tell if the salmon is cooked all the way through by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the fish - if it flakes easily, it's done.Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. *recipe lightly adapted from the Gazette