maple-glazed salmon

(11 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
deb baldwin
blanchard, ID

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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For maple-glazed salmon

  • 1 c
    pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely grated peeled fresh ginger root
  • 4 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 lb
    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.
  • In a small heavy saucepan, simmer maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic until reduced.
    1
    In 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.
  • Cool the reduced glaze.
    2
    Maple glaze may be made up to 2 days ahead, chilled, and covered. Bring maple glaze to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Cut salmon into fillets.
    3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut salmon into 3 inch fillets.
  • Lightly oil a baking sheet.
    4
    Lightly oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold salmon.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of glaze and brush remaining glaze over the salmon.
    5
    Reserve 1/2 cup of glaze. Place salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet and brush with glaze.
  • Season salmon as needed.
    6
    Season salmon with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
    7
    Bake in the middle of the oven until just cooked through; about 20 minutes.
  • Baste with the glaze while baking.
    8
    Baste with more glaze during baking.
  • A platter of Maple-Glazed Salmon.
    9
    Heat 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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