Name: Maple Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Salmon Fillets; 0.125 cups Brown Sugar; 0.125 cups Maple Syrup; 1.5 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce; 0.5 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 0.125 tsp Pepper; Almonds; Green Onion; Cooked Rice and Broccoli

Maple Glazed Salmon combines flakey, buttery fish with a savory umami glaze for a mouth-watering dinner that can be made in just one pan. In this healthy and flavorful salmon dish, nutty maple glaze, and crisp vegetables come together to highlight the best of land and sea.

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Instructions

Spray a 9×13 Pan with cooking spray. Place Salmon into the pan.

Mix together Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Soy Sauce, Dijon Mustard and Pepper

Pour mixture over Salmon

Now place fresh Broccoli on one side of Salmon and cooked Rice on the other.

Cover with foil and cook in a 400 degree oven. Timing will depend on how thick your Salmon is. Thick fillets should cook for about 15-20 min. Less for thinner. Check after 10 minutes.

Add Almonds and Green Onions on top if you like.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Salmon Dry for Crispy Skin 🐟
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the salmon fillets before cooking to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and prevent the glaze from sliding off.
Balance Your Glaze Sweetness 🍯
Taste your maple-soy glaze before applying it; if too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice or extra soy sauce to create the perfect savory-sweet harmony.
Toast Almonds Separately for Maximum Crunch 🌰
Lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before serving to intensify their nutty flavor and ensure they stay crispy rather than softening from the glaze.
Cook Salmon Skin-Side Down First 🔥
Start with the skin-side down on medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes to render the skin, then flip to apply the glaze for even cooking and a luxurious buttery texture.
Let Glaze Caramelize in the Last Minute ✨
Add the maple glaze during the final minute of cooking and increase heat slightly to allow it to caramelize and stick to the fish, creating a glossy, flavorful crust.