Description
This Asian glazed salmon delivers big flavor in a small amount of time with a sweet and salty maple-soy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g salmon fillets (1.5 lb), skin-on
- 80 ml pure maple syrup (1/3 cup)
- 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (1/4 cup)
- 15 ml rice vinegar (1 tbsp)
- 5 ml sesame oil (1 tsp)
- 10 g fresh ginger, grated (2 tsp)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 5 g cornstarch mixed with 15 ml cold water (1 tsp + 1 tbsp)
- Toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Pat salmon fillets dry and season with kosher salt.
- Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water, add to the glaze, and cook until thickened.
- Brush each salmon fillet with glaze and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Roast for 8–10 minutes.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely for caramelization.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, garnish and serve with extra glaze.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer for perfect doneness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg