Description
This Maple Glazed Baked Salmon is a quick dinner idea that brings together rich, flaky salmon and a caramelized sweet-savory glaze made from real maple syrup. It’s perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, an easy recipe for impressing guests, or when you need new dinner ideas that are both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for anyone looking for food ideas that are simple, delicious, and elegant all at once.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or light oil.
2. Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl to make the glaze.
3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and season with black pepper.
4. Brush the maple glaze generously over each fillet and let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and glaze is caramelized.
6. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before glazing to ensure the sauce sticks and caramelizes well.
Don’t overcook—check the salmon at 12 minutes to maintain moisture.
For extra flavor, double the glaze and drizzle more over the salmon after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy salmon, baked salmon, maple glazed salmon, food ideas