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Cherry Maple Glazed Salmon

Maple syrup, minced cherries, soy sauce and lemon juice create a beautifully balanced sweet and tart glaze as the Alaska salmon cooks. This cherry maple glazed Alaska salmon is the perfect fix for a healthy, fresh dinner in minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Alaska salmon filets (2-6 ounce filets)
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • white pepper
Maple Cherry Sauce
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cherries (See Note 1)
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Pit the fresh cherries, or if frozen, thaw and mince. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan mix together the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  3. Rub Alaska salmon filets on both sides with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  4. In a hot grill pan add the Alaska salmon and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes depending on thickness. Baste each side with the maple cherry sauce to glaze after turning.
  5. Serve over steamed rice and the remaining maple cherry sauce on top.

Notes

  • Fresh or frozen and thawed can be used. If none are available you can substitute 1/4 cup dried cherries, minced.

Nutrition Information

Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 1030mg (29%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% Daily Value*

Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 1030mg 22%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.