5 from 24 votes
Maple Syrup Salmon
Maple Syrup Salmon features tender salmon fillets marinated in a mixture of maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard, and garlic, then baked until flaky and glazed. The marinade balances sweet and savory flavors, enhancing the natural richness of the salmon. This recipe is suited for a simple yet flavorful main dish that can be garnished with green onions for freshness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
414 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon cut into fillets
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard, and minced garlic.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish, and pour the maple syrup mixture on top, making sure to distribute evenly.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, turning once halfway through the process.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Flip the fillets one more time, with the skin facing down. Lightly season the top with salt and pepper. DO NOT DISCARD THE MARINADE.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until easily it is easily flaked with a fork and the internal temperature in the center of the fillets is 125-135 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven and spoon some of the glaze on top of each fish fillet.
- Serve warm garnished with some fresh chopped green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
953mg
(40%)
Potassium
1208mg
(26%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 953mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1208mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.