We scored one awesome package of salmon recently, and wanted to change up how we cooked it. Usually I use some butter and spices, yet this time I wanted more of a sweet taste. Hubby suggested I make my Maple Salmon recipe, and it was perfection! Luckily I had some time to marinate the salmon, but for the time-crunched, you really only have to do so for 30 minutes. Trust me, it’s worth the time taken.
The result isn’t as sweet as you’d think, and it definitely doesn’t take away from the salmon-taste. It just gives it a bit more sweet flavour, yet if you have some juices on your plate and really rub it in before eating, that’s when you get that full maple taste. Also the scent that fills the house when cooking, is simply divine. Luckily, you don’t have to wait too long though, it really is a quick and easy recipe to make.
Wanting a lighter meal on this night, we served our salmon with only a fresh tossed salad, yet you could add some rice as well. You bake salmon until it flakes, yet I kept it in the oven just a couple minutes more, to really glaze and allow the marinate to bake right on there.
- 1 pound Salmon Filets
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
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In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper
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Place salmon in a glass baking pan and coat with maple mixture.
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Cover the dish and marinate the salmon in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning once mid-way through.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
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Remove the cover off the dish and bake the salmon for 20 minutes or until it easily flakes with a fork
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Enjoy!
How do you usually make salmon?
Jeanette says
We are not big fish people in this house, this looks amazing though. Great way to put sweet and savory together! I might do it with chicken instead!
Jenn says
I usually broil salmon in the oven in tin foil with a little olive oil and seasonings. I love your idea with the sweet flavor, I bet I would like the maple with the fish!
Jenny says
My husband and kids love Salmon! I have never made it but this sounds like it would be a great recipe to make it at home for dinner.
Jackie M says
This looks delish! I’m going to try it tomorrow! Thanks!
Jenn says
I can’t wait to try this! Salmon is the only fish that my kids love! I’m sure this recipe will be a big hit!
Amy Desrosiers says
I have never tried salmon before. This sweet and savory dish makes me want to buy some this weekend!
Daisy says
Salmon and maple sound like a wonderful combination! I look forward to trying this.
Crystal says
I’ve been grilling fish a lot more recently. It’s delicious, but I need to mix it up a little. This sounds delightful!
Tammilee says
This sounds like a great combination that my husband would love for dinner!! I never thought to try maple syrup with Salmon like this before.
Alison says
My kids and husband love salmon BBQ’d with a bit of mayonnaise and seasoning.
Jeannette says
This look so delicious! We eat a lot of fish in our home and I’m always trying to find new ways to make it tasty! I’ll be trying this recipe soon.
Cindy says
Sounds like an interesting recipe for those who like fish.
Maria says
We love to grill salamon! I can’t wait until we can catch some fresh fish this summer!
Our Family World says
My son love Salmon. I don’t usually make it. I will have to try this version for him.
Debi says
I do not make salmon nearly enough. My son loves it.
Myrah says
That sounds absolutely amazing! I love salmon, and this sweet take on it will be made soon!
Ali P says
Hubby would love this! He asked me to pick up some salmon, so we’ll definitely be using this recipe!
joanne darrell says
The Salmon recipe is great because it only takes a few ingredients.
Josie says
that sounds delicious. Mine is always so boring. Definitely going to try this one!
Susan T. says
I love maple salmon! I make a similar recipe but I add chile flakes to mine. I like everything spicy! 🙂
valerie says
Maple and salmon?? THIS I have to try
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
This is a combination made in heaven! I love salmon and maple syrup so this is definitely a keeper for me, thanks so much for sharing with us 🙂
jamie hall says
sounds like an amazning dish thanks for the idea
nicolthepickle says
What a Canadian dish. We don’t eat Salmon often, but your recipes sounds so nice.
Judy Cowan says
Not a big salmon fan here but it might be worth trying this recipe to see if I can change my mind 🙂
Janice F says
this look SO yummy!!! I need to go buy some salmon now…
Michelle W says
May have to try this recipe soon!
Silvia D says
we love to make planked salmon on the BBQ. Love your recipe! Thanks for sharing
Doris Calvert says
This looks delicious! pinned and printed, fresh salmon this weekend, thank you!
Lynda Cook says
Sounds tasty, I love salmon but never tried it with maple syrup, going to have to give this a try!!
Colleen says
I’m just starting to enjoy fish, especially Salmon, and I will have to try this recipe, looks really good!
Donnas says
A different way to cook salmon. I do the usual, dill and butter and lemon, but this recipe would be a nice change-up.
Stephanie LaPlante says
Maple salmon is one of my favorite foods!
Treen Goodwin says
Looks and sounds delish , salmon is so good , thanks for sharing the recipe i will be trying it out for sure 🙂
Michelle Policelli says
This looks delish! i have never tried salmon before, but going to be trying this 🙂
Doris Calvert says
I seen this around the web is it really good? I was wondering about the maple flavour, we usually have butter, onions, garlic cloves, salt and pepper in tin foil in the BBQ, 30 min per side but would love to try a new recipe!
kathy downey says
Yummy a little sweet and salty,I love it !
Kristy R says
I like salmon on the BBQ – cooked on a cedar plank. So yummy!!
Debbie W says
I wasn’t a fan of salmon until I tried it with maple. It is amazing.
Debbie S. says
I love salmon and this looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. I saved to Yumprint.
Mark Duncanson says
any comments from people who have tried the maple syrup salmon? It sounds good too me also but 40 comments from people who think it sounds great doesn’t mean a thing until they make it and report their like or dislike of the recipe.
Tammi says
Hi Mark, i did have one person tweet thanking me for the recipe as they had tried it.