Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and subtly spicy flavors. This recipe pairs tender, flaky salmon fillets with a luscious maple glaze infused with low-sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a gentle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this dish is as quick as it is delicious, making it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Baked to perfection in the oven, the salmon develops a beautiful caramelized crust while remaining moist and flavorful. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with zesty lemon wedges, this versatile entrée shines alongside sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad. Perfect for seafood lovers, this Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon will quickly become your go-to recipe for a healthy, gourmet-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce each) salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the fillets with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
Spoon the maple glaze evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated. Reserve a small amount of the glaze for basting later if desired.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Baste the salmon with any reserved glaze halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
While the salmon is baking, cut the lemon into wedges.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Enjoy your Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.9 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3081 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
