Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze (Printable)
Flaky salmon with a sweet maple-mustard glaze, ready in just 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Maple Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
10 - Lemon wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
04 - Brush the fillets generously with the maple glaze, reserving a small amount for later.
05 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center.
06 - Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Garnish with chopped herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The balance between sweet maple and tangy Dijon creates a sophisticated flavor profile with zero effort.
- Cleanup is a breeze because the parchment paper catches all the sticky glaze mess.
02 -
- Do not overcook the salmon because the residual heat will continue to cook the fish after you take it out of the oven.
- Watch the glaze closely during the last few minutes of baking to prevent the sugars from burning.
03 -
- Let the salmon rest on the counter for ten minutes before baking to ensure it cooks evenly from the outside in.
- If your glaze is too thick, a teaspoon of warm water will help it brush onto the fish more easily.