Maple Salmon

This maple glazed salmon is delicious and very easy to prepare. I love maple syrup in everything and decided to use it in the marinade. My husband totally loved it; he wasn't a salmon fan until now.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 4 people

Calories 2978.9 kcal

Equipment

1 Small Mixing Bowl For preparing the marinade
1 Shallow Glass Baking Dish Suitable for marinating and oven baking
1 Whisk or Spoon For stirring marinade ingredients
1 Chef's knife For portioning salmon fillets
1 Cutting Board For preparing salmon

Ingredients

Main

¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic minced
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Stir maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Cut salmon into 4 equal-sized fillets; place in a shallow glass baking dish and coat with maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once halfway. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake salmon uncovered until flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

For best results, use pure maple syrup for a richer flavor. While 30 minutes is sufficient for marinating, extending it to 1-2 hours can deepen the flavor profile; however, avoid excessive marination to prevent the salmon from becoming too salty or firm due to the soy sauce. To prevent overcooking, aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C); the salmon should be flaky but still moist. A touch of grated fresh ginger or a pinch of red pepper flakes can add an extra layer of complexity to the marinade. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions before serving for freshness and visual appeal.