Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon
A simple marinated salmon with a sweet-savory maple and soy glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 13x9-inch baking dish
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- cooking spray or oil
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz skinless salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (not low-sodium)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- chopped green onions optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the maple-soy mixture evenly over them.
- Cover and refrigerate the salmon for 30 minutes, turning the fillets once halfway through to marinate evenly.
- About 10 minutes before the marinade is finished, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray or grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Transfer the marinated salmon to the prepared baking dish, reserving the marinade; bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- While the salmon bakes, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and simmer, stirring frequently, until the marinade is reduced to about 1/4 cup and slightly thickened (a few minutes).
- Serve the baked salmon warm with about 1 tablespoon of the reduced maple-soy glaze drizzled over each fillet and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
- Marinate for 30 minutes, turning once for even flavor.
- Reserve the marinade to reduce into a glaze.
- Reduce the marinade until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Adjust black pepper to taste before serving.