Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots
Flaky salmon fillets with a sticky-sweet glaze, paired with tender carrots for a balanced dinner ready in 25 minutes. This american-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, maple syrup, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 365 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 (5 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch sticks carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt in a shallow dish. Place salmon skin-side down in dish, coating evenly with sauce; let marinate 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add carrots, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup water; cover and steam 10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 3: While carrots cook, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan over medium-high. Add salmon skin-side down, and cook 3-4 minutes until skin is crispy and golden.
- Step 4: Flip salmon, add minced garlic and remaining 1 tbsp ginger to the pan, then pour in honey and reduce heat to medium. Cook 5-6 minutes until salmon flakes easily and sauce thickens to a glaze.
- Step 5: Remove salmon to a plate, spoon carrots onto plates, top with salmon, and drizzle with pan sauce. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Spicy Maple-Glazed Salmon with Honey-Ginger Carrots gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★★
I've tried many seafood recipes and this is hands down the best.
