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    Best Soy Maple Glazed Salmon (Baked)

    Published: Mar 12, 2021 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    A salmon fillet on a bed of white rice, topped with sliced avocado.

    This Soy Maple Glazed Salmon is insanely good. The salmon is bursting with flavor. It has a mild sweetness from the maple syrup and a hint of saltiness from the soy sauce. It literally seems to melt in your mouth. After your first bite, this will be a regular on your dinner rotation. Yes, it's that good.

    Maplesoy glazed salmon on a white plate with rice, sliced avocado, and sliced lime. this …

    My family and I love seafood, especially salmon. Unfortunately, it is hard to come by in our area of the world. The frozen fillets at the grocery store are the closest we get to fresh salmon.

    We like to buy salmon at Costco as it is much more affordable. It is so nice to have some in the freezer whenever we decide to make salmon for dinner.

    This Maple Glazed Salmon is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is nutritious and delicious. Plus, my kiddos raved about it! Everyone was happy with this recipe!

    If you love salmon, then be sure to check out Teriyaki Salmon, Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer, and Best Smoked Salmon on Pellet Grill.

    Salmon fillet on a plate with rice and sliced avocado on top of it.
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    • 🍱 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Can I cook this salmon on the smoker?
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 💭Is salmon healthy for you?
    • 🌡️ How to store leftovers
    • 🥗 Side dishes
    • Related Recipes
    • More Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • More Recipes
    • 💬 Comments

    🍱 Ingredients

    You likely have all of the ingredients for this delicious maple glazed salmon in your pantry already.

    Ingredients for maple soy glazed samon on a wooden table.
    • Salmon
    • Maple syrup
    • Soy sauce
    • Brown sugar
    • Minced garlic
    • Lime juice
    • Paprika
    • Salt and pepper
    • Garlic powder.

    🔪 Instructions

    This is a quick and easy meal that you can make any day of the week. It only takes about 5-10 minutes of prep and a bake time of 30 minutes.

    If you have a smoker, see the instructions for smoking it below.

    Preheat the oven to 385 degrees.

    Mix ½ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoon coconut sugar (brown sugar), 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

    Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with aluminum foil.

    Lay salmon fillets in the pan, skin side down. Leave about a ½ inch between fillets.

    Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the fillets.

    Salmon fillets laying in a baking dish on aluminum foil.

    Mix ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle evenly on top of salmon.

    Pour glaze mixture on top of salmon fillets evenly.

    Seasoning and glaze poured over top of salmon fillets in baking pan.

    Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

    Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check with a thermometer after 30 minutes to make sure the internal temperature of the thickest part of the fillet is 145 degrees. It may take a little longer or less, depending on the thickness of the fillet. Salmon will flake with a fork when it is done.

    Serve with the glaze spooned over the top of the salmon.

    Enjoy!

    Salmon fillet with glaze spooned on top on a white plate with rice.

    Can I cook this salmon on the smoker?

    Yes, you can!

    The salmon was so moist and flavorful!! This is probably going to be my new go to for salmon!! Yum!"

    Dianne, a reader of this blog.

    Dianne made this salmon on the smoker and she raved about how delicious it was! Her comments are below in the comment section, but here are her directions:

    • Follow the directions above, except instead of preheating the oven, preheat the smoker to 300 degrees F.
    • Place the salmon in an aluminum pan or baking pan that you don't mind if it gets a little blackened.
    • Glaze the salmon every 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, which will take about an hour.

    Thank you so much, Dianne, for commenting and for your great tips! 🙂

    💭 Top tips

    • Cover the salmon with foil as tightly as you can. This is the secret to keeping the moisture in and not letting it evaporate as it bakes.
    • Don't exceed 385 degrees. Salmon is a delicate fish and needs to bake at a fairly low temperature to maintain its moisture.
    • Ensure to cook the salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F, measured in the thickest part of the salmon filet. It should flake with a fork when done. It may take longer to cook if the fillets are quite thick.

    💭Is salmon healthy for you?

    • Yes, extremely healthy. A serving of salmon, about 3 to 4 ounces, is about 200 calories. It's very low in saturated fat, a good source of protein, and one of the best sources of vitamin B12. It's also bursting in potassium, and other nutrients like iron and vitamin D. Vitamin B12 keeps blood and nerve cells humming along.
    • Most importantly, salmon contains a wealth of omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3s are "essential" fatty acids. Your body can’t make them, but they play critical roles in your body. For example, they can lower the chance that you’ll have cardiovascular disease (including heart attack and stroke), some types of cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. They can also ease the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Experts recommend that all adults eat at least two portions (a total of 8 ounces) of seafood a week, especially fish high in omega-3s, like salmon.
    • We are also supposed to avoid fish that contains a lot of mercury, and fortunately, salmon is not one of them.

    🌡️ How to store leftovers

    If you have any leftover maple glazed salmon, place it in an airtight container and place it in the fridge. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Leftover salmon is delicious eaten cold on a green salad (my favorite) or place it in an oven-safe baking dish with 2 tablespoon of water, cover with foil, and reheat at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes or so. Cooking it at a lower heat will help to prevent it from drying out.

    Happy cooking!

    🥗 Side dishes

    • Instant Pot Rice
    • Crispy oven-roasted potatoes
    • Sliced Avocado
    • Roasted Asparagus
    • Roasted Potatoes
    • Sugar Snap Peas
    • Roasted Carrots
    • Green Leaf Salad
    • Carrot Salad

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    If you’ve tried this Maple Glazed Salmon or any other recipe, please take a moment to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you!

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    📋 Recipe

    Maplesoy glazed salmon on a white plate with rice, sliced avocado, and sliced lime.

    Best Soy Maple Glazed Salmon (Baked)

    This Soy Maple Glazed Salmon is insanely good.  The salmon is bursting with flavor.  It has a mild sweetness from the maple syrup and a hint of saltiness from the soy sauce.  It literally seems to melt in your mouth. After your first bite, this will be a regular on your dinner rotation. It's that good.
    4.96 from 42 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Jeri Walker
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    Ingredients

    For The Glaze

    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 3 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    For The Salmon

    • 2 pounds salmon cut in fillets
    • salt and pepper dash
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika

    Instructions

    For The Glaze

    • Preheat oven to 385 degrees.
    • Mix ½ cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoon coconut sugar (brown sugar), 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

    For The Salmon

    • Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with aluminum foil.
    • Lay salmon fillets in the pan. Leave about a ½ inch between fillets.
    • Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of fillets.
    • Mix ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of paprika. Sprinkle evenly on top of salmon.
    • Pour glaze mixture on top of salmon fillets evenly.
    • Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
    • Place in the heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check with a thermometer after 30 minutes to make sure the internal temperature of the thickest part of the fillet is 145 degrees. It may take a little longer or less, depending on the thickness of the fillet. Salmon will flake with a fork when it is done.
    • Serve with the glaze spooned over the top of the salmon.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Laura

      September 27, 2022 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      Excellent!! I made this last night and got thumbs up from my husband. He even said something along the lines of "I've eaten stuff like this in restaurants", he was really impressed! (not always easy, he's a foodie and loves cooking)
      Will definitely have to make again.

      Reply
      • Jeri

        September 27, 2022 at 11:00 am

        Thank you for trying the Maple Glazed Salmon Laura, and for the great feedback! I'm so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed it! And I'm really flattered that your husband thought it was restaurant quality! What an honor! Thank you for coming back to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lauren

      June 20, 2022 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      BEST salmon recipe I’ve ever made. It was so easy and I had all the ingredients on hand. I used smoked paprika instead of regular and served with lime coconut rice (add a few tablespoons coconut cream to rice water then when rice is done squeeze lime juice and fluff rice) and sesame sautéed bok choy with a squeeze of lime to finish. SOOOO YUM!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 20, 2022 at 8:44 pm

        Thanks so much for trying our Maple Glazed Salmon recipe, Lauren! I'm so happy to hear that you liked it and that it was easy to make with the ingredients you had on hand! The smoked paprika sounds like a delicious substitution. I love hearing about the creative ways our recipes are being prepared, I will be trying the lime coconut rice myself! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Dianne

      April 04, 2022 at 8:07 am

      Jeri, can this recipe be used with a smoker, instead of cooking in the oven?

      Reply
      • Jeri

        April 04, 2022 at 9:14 am

        Yes, of course! That's a fantastic idea! I would follow the recipe and cook it in the smoker at 300 degrees for about 1 hour. Let me know how it turns out and I will add it to the recipe as an alternate cook method. Good luck! 🙂

        Reply
        • Dianne

          April 04, 2022 at 9:21 am

          I will! Making it tonight!

          Reply
        • Dianne

          April 06, 2022 at 6:20 am

          Jeri,
          Your maple soy glazed salmon on the smoker was absolutely delicious! I glazed the salmon every 10-15 minutes and brought it to 145 degrees. It took about an hour and the salmon was so moist and flavorful!! This is probably going to be my new go to for salmon!! Yum!

          Reply
          • Jeri

            April 06, 2022 at 4:45 pm

            Dianne, I am so thrilled that it turned out for you on the smoker! Thanks for the review and the tips! I will update the recipe card to include this version. I will be trying it very soon myself! 🙂

            Reply
        • Ariana

          May 02, 2022 at 6:16 pm

          Honestly, I never comment but I had to because this was just amazing. So good that I had to forward the recipe lol... followed every single step and it came out great. Thanks SO much for this!

          Reply
          • Jeri

            May 02, 2022 at 9:43 pm

            Thank you so much for trying out the Maple Glazed Salmon recipe, Ariana! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! It's one of our favorites too! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you'll try more recipes in the future! 🙂

            Reply
    4. Liz

      April 10, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves salmon and I love that this isn't too hard to make! Perfect for a weeknight dinner! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        May 12, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        Thanks Liz! This is a favorite in our house! Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Liz

      April 10, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loves salmon and I love that this isn't too hard to make! Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    6. Mahy

      April 10, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      There is just nothing better than salmon, right? I can't wait to try your recipe - it looks absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        May 12, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        I agree! Salmon is one of our favorites! Enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Biana

      April 10, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This salmon recipe looks so healthy and delicious. Perfect for dinner.

      Reply
      • Jeri

        May 12, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks, Biana. It really does taste delicious. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      April 10, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of sweetness and saltiness - it brings a perfect flavour to this dish. This salmon is absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • Jeri

        May 12, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        Thank you Bintu! I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Michelle

      April 10, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious salmon recipe! My kids really enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        May 12, 2021 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! I'm so glad everyone liked it!

        Reply

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