Maple Soy Baked Salmon
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Additional Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
245 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
Maple Soy Baked Salmon
Description
The salmon fillets are placed in a lightly oiled pan and baked at 425°F for 15 minutes, allowing gentle cooking. Meanwhile, a sauce of soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, and ginger is simmered until it reduces to a sticky glaze. Some glaze is reserved for finishing the dish, while the rest is poured over the salmon immediately after baking.
This method results in salmon that is cooked through yet moist, with a caramelized exterior from the glaze. The garlic and ginger provide fresh, pungent notes that balance maple's sweetness and soy's saltiness. Serving over rice with vegetables creates a complete meal.
Optional scallion garnish adds freshness and visual appeal. The glaze can be adjusted with sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat, and marinating before baking intensifies flavor. Leftovers should be stored airtight and consumed within 1-2 days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon cut into 2-4 pieces, fillets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce or gluten free tamari, low-sodium soy
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste or fresh
- scallions optional topping, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Add oil to a cast iron pan or baking dish and coat the bottom of the pan
- Place salmon fillets in the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the salmon is baking, add the soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a low boil and simmer over medium high, stirring often until it thickens into a glaze.
- Reserve a few tablespoons of the glaze to drizzle over top once served.
- Remove the salmon from oven and pour the remaining glaze over top.
- Let the salmon rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice with a favorite vegetable.
Notes
- For thinner or smaller salmon pieces, reduce baking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
- Double glaze ingredients when cooking more than a pound of salmon to ensure even coating.
- Add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy variation.
- Marinating salmon in the glaze for an hour before baking enhances flavor depth.
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to two days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 46IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
