Wild-caught salmon tends to have firmer texture and richer flavour, but farmed salmon is more affordable and still works well.
Skin-on fillets help keep the fish moist and are easier to flip, but either type works.
🍁 Maple Syrup Tip:
Use real maple syrup—not pancake syrup or imitation. The natural sugars caramelize beautifully and give the glaze a deep, complex sweetness.
🔥 Cooking Tip:
Don’t overcook your salmon! It’s done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork but is still moist inside. Overcooked salmon = dry and sad.
🌶️ Customizing Flavour:
Add more red pepper flakes if you like a sweet-heat combo.
Want it tangier? Add a splash more lemon juice or a tiny bit of apple cider vinegar.
🍽️ Make It a Meal:
Great with sides like:
Roasted brussels sprouts or asparagus
Wild rice or jasmine rice
Mashed sweet potatoes
A crisp green salad with lemon vinaigrette
🧊 Make-Ahead & Storage:
You can prep the glaze up to 3 days in advance—store it in a jar in the fridge.
Leftovers keep well for 2 days and are great flaked into a salad or rice bowl.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Rest Time2 mins
Total Time24 mins
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Servings:4
Description
Make this delicious maple glazed salmon at home.
Ingredients
4 Salmon Fillets, skin on or off
Salt and Pepper to taste
1tbsp Olive Oil
For the Glaze
1/3cup Pure Maple Syrup
2tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1tbsp Dijon Mustard
1tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Cloves
1/2tsp Fresh Ginger
1/4tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
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1. Prep the glaze:
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In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it bubble gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens slightly (don’t let it burn). Remove from heat.
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2. Season the salmon:
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Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
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3. Sear the salmon:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets flesh side down and sear for 3 minutes until golden. Flip, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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4. Glaze & cook through:
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Brush salmon generously with maple glaze. Cover the skillet loosely with a lid or foil and cook another 4–5 minutes, basting once or twice more, until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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5. Serve:
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Drizzle with any leftover glaze from the pan. Garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired. Pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, rice, or mashed sweet potatoes.
