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Irresistible Maple Glazed Salmon: Best 5-Ingredient Dinner

Savory Maple Glazed Salmon
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This maple glazed salmon transforms simple ingredients into dinner magic with its irresistible sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes to sticky perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 fillets salmon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and season with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  4. Brush about one-third of the maple glaze over the salmon, making sure to coat the tops and sides evenly.
  5. Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully remove the salmon from the oven and brush another third of the glaze over the fillets. Return to the oven for an additional 7-10 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness by gently pressing the thickest part of a fillet with a fork – the salmon should flake easily but still maintain a light pink color in the center.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the salmon just before serving.

Notes

  • Choose even-thickness fillets: Salmon pieces of uniform thickness cook more evenly.
  • Room temperature matters: Taking salmon out of the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking allows it to cook more evenly.
  • Layered glazing technique: Applying the glaze in three stages creates that restaurant-quality finish.
  • Watch for doneness cues: Look for white protein beginning to appear on the surface.
  • Let it rest: Those 2-3 minutes of resting time make all the difference in the final texture of your maple glazed salmon.
  • Save the skin: Cook it skin-side down the entire time without flipping.

Find it online: https://www.sweethomecook.com/savory-maple-glazed-salmon/