Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze (Printable Version)
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with sweet maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Ready in 28 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Maple Glaze
02 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if desired)
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
03 - Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, placing them skin side down if applicable.
04 - Brush each fillet generously with the maple glaze, reserving about 2 tablespoons for later use.
05 - Bake the salmon for 15-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - Remove from the oven and brush the tops with the remaining glaze for extra flavor and shine.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze comes together in less than five minutes using pantry staples.
- It strikes the perfect balance between sweet maple and tangy mustard.
- Cleanup is minimal because everything bakes on one sheet.
02 -
- Do not overcook the salmon or it will become dry very quickly.
- Reserving a bit of glaze for the end ensures the top stays shiny and flavorful.
03 -
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel before applying the glaze for better adhesion.
- If your fillets are thick, check for doneness a few minutes earlier than the recipe suggests.