Best-Ever Maple Glazed Salmon
Perfectly seared salmon glazed with a sweet and tangy maple glaze, glazed with a sweet and tangy maple glaze. This North American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 2: Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the glaze evenly over the top and sides of the fish.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flaky, and the glaze has caramelized and turned golden brown.
- Step 4: Serve immediately, optionally with a side of roasted vegetables or rice.
