Description
This maple glazed salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it an easy and delicious dish everyone will love. Marinated in a blend of maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then baked to flaky perfection, this salmon is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 equal-sized fillets
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, black pepper, and salmon fillets.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, garlic salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow glass baking dish and coat them evenly with the marinade mixture. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning the fillets once halfway through to ensure they marinate evenly.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking.
- Bake Salmon: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator, uncover the dish, and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the salmon for about 20 minutes, or until the flesh easily flakes with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the salmon from the oven and serve immediately, savoring the delicious maple glaze and tender flaky texture.
Notes
- Marinating time helps the salmon absorb the flavors but don’t exceed 30 minutes to avoid overpowering the fish.
- You can adjust garlic salt and black pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- The nutrition facts include the full marinade amount; the actual intake may vary based on how much marinade is consumed with the salmon.
- For a crispy top, consider broiling for the last 2 minutes of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
