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    Maple Salmon

    Published: Jan 16, 2023 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy maple salmon recipe is easy to make with 5 ingredients! Maple glazed salmon is a nutritious, kid-approved salmon recipe your whole family will love.

    maple glazed salmon with rice and broccoli

    I have been making this maple glazed salmon recipe for over a decade.

    It only takes 5 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare and the results are incredible. A nutritious, delicious main dish that my kids absolutely devour.

    a fork taking a bite of maple glazed salmon

    Maple Glazed Salmon: Ingredients & Substitutions

    overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this maple salmon recipe
    • Wild Caught Salmon. The quality of your salmon truly matters. I suggest wild-caught, organic salmon for the best results.
    • Maple Syrup. I don't suggest making substitutions here, although honey does work.
    • Soy Sauce. Use a gluten-free option if necessary, also coconut aminos is a good soy-free option.
    • Dijon Mustard. choose your favorite mustard variety.
    • Minced Garlic. Freshly minced or jarred garlic both work well. You can also substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
    a fork taking a bite of maple glazed salmon

    How to Make Maple Salmon

    Let's walk through the recipe step-by-step, and don't forget to watch the video!

    Begin by preparing the marinade. Whisk the maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard and minced garlic together in a small bowl.

    two photos showing how to make this Maple Salmon recipe

    Then, place the salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture.

    Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, turning once halfway through. Note: you don't have to marinate the salmon if you are short on time, however I always recommend marinating meat/seafood.

    Once the salmon is marinated, flip it once more time and leave it in the baking dish.

    two photos showing how to make this Maple Salmon recipe

    Then, lightly sprinkle the top of each piece of salmon with salt and pepper and put the baking dish in the preheated oven.

    Bake the salmon uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork and the internal temperature is 125-135 degrees F.

    Please note salmon thickness. Make sure to take the thickness of your salmon into account and bake 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

    Maple Salmon in a baking dish after baking

    Remove the maple salmon from the oven and spoon some of the glaze over the top of each piece of salmon.

    a spoon pouring glaze over maple glazed salmon

    Serve

    Serve with your favorite side dishes! Here are some suggestions:

    • We always serve it with roasted broccoli!
    • This wild rice pairs really well with this maple glazed salmon.
    • Try serving it with this kale salad - yum!
    • Or, check out all of our side dish recipes and pick your favorite.
    Maple Salmon on a plate with rice and broccoli

    Store/Freeze

    Store leftover maple salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    Reheat in the microwave or in the oven set to 350 degrees F until warmed through.

    a fork taking a bite out of Maple Salmon on a plate with rice and broccoli

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you marinate salmon overnight?

    No, I don't recommend marinating the salmon overnight. It can result in an off-putting texture.

    How long can you marinate salmon?

    From 30 to 60 minutes.

    Do you wash salmon before marinating?

    I don't recommend washing the salmon before marinating it.

    Can you eat salmon skin?

    I do not suggest eating the skin. I remove the skin before baking and marinating.

    Maple Glazed Salmon on a white plate

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    Maple Salmon

    Maple Glazed Salmon Recipe

    Laura
    This easy maple salmon recipe is easy to make with 5 ingredients! Maple glazed salmon is a nutritious, kid-approved salmon recipe your whole family will love.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marinating 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 206 kcal

    Equipment

    • whisk
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • glass batter bowl
    • 9x13" baking dish

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds salmon (wild-caught)
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard and minced garlic.
    • Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, turning once halfway through.
    • While the salmon is marinating, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
    • Once the salmon is marinated, flip it once more time and leave it in the baking dish.
    • Lightly sprinkle the top of each piece of salmon with salt and pepper.
    • Bake the salmon in the preheated oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork and the internal temperature is 125-135 degrees F.
    • Remove from the oven and spoon some of the glaze over thetop of each piece of salmon.
    • Serve warm garnished with some fresh chives or cilantro.

    Video

    Notes

    • Bake 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
    • I prefer to remove the skin before baking, you can do so afterwards if you prefer.
    Ingredient Substitutions 
    • Wild Caught Salmon. The quality of your salmon truly matters. I suggest wild-caught, organic salmon for the best results.
    • Maple Syrup. I don't suggest making substitutions here, although honey does work.
    • Soy Sauce. Use a gluten-free option if necessary, also coconut aminos is a good soy-free option.
    • Dijon Mustard. choose your favorite mustard variety.
    • Minced Garlic. Freshly minced or jarred garlic both work well. You can also substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
    Store/Freeze
    Store leftover maple salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
    Reheat in the microwave or in the oven set to 350 degrees F until warmed through.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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    The photos in this post were taken by Nyssa from Nyssa's Kitchen.

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