Description
This Chili Maple Glazed Salmon recipe is a delightful way to elevate your salmon game. The sweet and spicy glaze adds a burst of flavor to perfectly cooked salmon fillets, making it a standout dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a dish, pour half the glaze over them, and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Bake the Salmon: Preheat oven to 400°F, place fillets on a lined baking sheet, brush with glaze, bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Final Touches: Optionally brush with more glaze during the last few minutes of baking. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can use sriracha instead of chili garlic sauce for a different flavor.
- This glaze is versatile and can be used on chicken or tofu as well.
- For a crispy top, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
