maple-glazed salmon
A different way to cook salmon, when you do not feel like bar-b-queuing.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This maple glaze elevates baked salmon. It could even be used on chicken. Sweet and savory, it's a nice complement to the buttery salmon. Once baked, the salmon is tender and flaky. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a fantastic dinner.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger root
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 pounds center cut salmon fillet, skin on, pin bones removed and sliced into 3 inch fillets
- - salt and peper, to taste
How To Make maple-glazed salmon
Test Kitchen Tips
The recipe calls for skin-on salmon, however, by accident we purchased salmon with the skin removed. If you also happen to do this, the recipe will still work.
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Step 1In a small heavy saucepan, simmer maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic until reduced to about 1 cup; around 30 minutes and let cool. -
Step 2Maple glaze may be made up to 2 days ahead, chilled, and covered. Bring maple glaze to room temperature before proceeding.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut salmon into 3 inch fillets.
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Step 4Lightly oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold salmon.
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Step 5Reserve 1/2 cup of glaze. Place salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet and brush with glaze.
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Step 6Season salmon with salt and pepper if needed.
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Step 7Bake in the middle of the oven until just cooked through; about 20 minutes.
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Step 8Baste with more glaze during baking.
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Step 9Heat reserve glaze over low heat to use as a sauce. Keep the glaze warm and covered. Serve with sliced lemon and glaze.
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