This restaurant-worthy maple salmon recipe is as good as it gets! Plus, it's easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Maple Salmon Ingredients
These are the basic ingredients you'll need to make restaurant-worthy maple salmon at home:
· Maple syrup: Of course, you'll need maple syrup!
· Soy sauce: Salty soy sauce perfectly balances the sweetness of the maple syrup.
· Garlic: Fresh garlic adds bold flavor.
· Seasonings: This maple salmon is seasoned with garlic salt and black pepper.
· Salmon: This recipe works for a pound of salmon, which should make about four regular-sized fillets.
How to Make Maple Salmon
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make maple salmon at home:
1. Make the marinade and cut the salmon into fillets.
2. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily.
What to Serve With Maple Salmon
In need of serving suggestions? Find delicious inspiration in our collection of 20 Best Side Dishes for Salmon. These are a few of the mouthwatering recipes you'll find:
· Roasted Parmesan Rosemary Potatoes
· Oven-Roasted Asparagus
· Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
How to Store Maple Salmon
Store the cooled maple salmon in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat the fish (covered with foil) in an oven set to 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"This is my go-to salmon recipe," says Holly Davis. "I love it and the best part is I always have these ingredients on hand. We try to eat salmon at least once a week."
"I made this recipe with a fresh skin-on portion of salmon and it was delicious," according to msotta. "The maple and garlic flavors were quite nice together without being overpowering, and the salmon was flaky and tender."
"Amazing," raves amy_demidenko. "It's so easy to make and delicious. We have this every week at my house. My husband and I have made it with salmon and trout. Both work. We've also added ground ginger and sesame oil to the marinade."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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¼ cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon garlic salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pound salmon
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Stir maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
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Cut salmon into 4 equal-sized fillets; place in a shallow glass baking dish and coat with maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish and marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning once halfway.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake salmon uncovered until flesh easily flakes with a fork, about 20 minutes.
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Enjoy!
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Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 265 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 265 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 633mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 473mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
