Maple Soy Salmon Glaze
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Maple Soy Salmon Glaze. This recipe combines the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup with the savory depth of soy sauce, brightened by a splash of fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger. Perfectly pan-seared salmon filets are bathed in this luscious glaze, creating a caramelized coating that’s bursting with flavor in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a fast yet gourmet meal. Garnish with sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions for a restaurant-worthy presentation, and serve alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying dish. This maple soy salmon recipe is easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon filet
- 0.25 cups pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) sesame seeds
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced, for garnish) green onions
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the glaze.
Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the salmon filets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown.
Flip the salmon filets carefully with a spatula and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Pour the maple soy glaze evenly over the salmon and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes, spooning the glaze over the filets occasionally.
Check if the salmon is fully cooked (it should flake easily with a fork and have an internal temperature of 145°F). Remove the salmon from the skillet once done.
Let the glaze simmer in the pan for an additional 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly if needed.
Drizzle the thickened glaze over the salmon and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve hot with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 2818 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 181.9 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 63.0 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 3607 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
