Flaky & sweet Maple Glazed Salmon is tender and delicious. It’s a show stopper dinner and so easy to make!
This sweet and delectable Maple Glazed Salmon is easy enough that you can make it any night of the week! Serve it up with Oven Roasted Asparagus, or Orzo Arugula Salad.
Moist & sweet salmon
Salmon is one of our favorite seafood dishes here in our home. The kids affectionately refer to it as “pink fish”, and are always excited to see it on the dinner menu!
I love serving it up knowing we are getting a few of our healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It’s always fun to spice up a classic as well, just so it doesn’t become too monotonous…am I right?!
Well this sweet version of Maple Glazed Salmon is a winner in my book! It has a sweet caramelization that is just mouth-wateringly good. The best part is it’s so easy!
The most important part is to monitor the baking. You don’t want to over-bake as it gets dry. But don’t worry, you’ve got this. Enjoy your restaurant-quality tasty dinner!
Baking Maple Glazed Salmon
SEASON. Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
CHILL. Line a shallow glass baking dish with foil. Place salmon in the baking dish and coat evenly with the maple syrup marinade. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, turning once about halfway through.
PREP. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
BAKE. Once the oven is preheated, bake the salmon uncovered for 15-16 minutes. Next, set the oven to broil and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
Recipe Tips
Make sure to use real maple syrup, not the artificially flavored variety.
This recipe can easily be doubled if you’re cooking up 2 lbs of salmon.
Be sure to comment below and tell us YOUR tips for making delicious salmon. 😉
Variations
- Add some extra seasonings such as Dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, etc. to taste.
- The salmon skin can either be removed or left intact when making this dish.
- Add a bit of Sriracha sauce to your glaze to spice it up!
Storing Info
STORE leftovers covered tightly in the fridge for about 3 days.
FREEZE in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
To reheat, it’s best to put it on a foil lined pan and reheat in a 350 degree oven or toaster oven. Do not microwave any leftover salmon – it will dry it out.
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- Easy Honey Mustard Chicken
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Maple Glazed Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 pound salmon
Instructions
- Whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Line a shallow glass baking dish with foil. Place the salmon skin side down in the baking dish and coat evenly with the maple syrup marinade. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, turning once about halfway through.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
- Once the oven is preheated, bake salmon fillets uncovered for 15–16 minutes. Next, set the oven to broil and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
The maple compliments the salmon so well. I love the sweetness and added flavor it brings!
I just made this for dinner and it was a hit! I am definitely making it again, it was so easy!