Maple Glazed Salmon
Tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection and coated in a sweet, sticky maple glaze with garlic and soy—ready in just 20 minutes for an easy and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb salmon (2 fillets)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Maple Glaze:
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare the salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. If your salmon has skin, make a few shallow slits to help it crisp evenly.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Cook the salmon: Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Add the glaze: Lower the heat to medium and pour in the glaze mixture. It will foam initially—continue stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy, coating the salmon evenly.
Serve: Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for a few minutes. Serve with your favorite sides and drizzle extra glaze over the top.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup for the best natural sweetness—avoid pancake syrup.
Add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or green onions for garnish.
The glaze also works beautifully on shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/maple-glazed-salmon/
