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How to Cook Salmon
My favourite way to cook salmon is in my tried and true Cast Iron Pan! It provides the perfect sear and caramelization on the outside of the salmon and it holds the heat evenly, reducing the maple glaze as the salmon cooks. A combination of stove-top browning and oven-baking is the best way to get salmon that’s crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. And once it flakes with a fork, it’s done!LOOKING FOR MORE HEALTHY WHOLE-FOOD RECIPES WITH EASY COOKING TIPS?
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How to Make Maple Glazed Salmon
This Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Salmon is perfected by a simple Maple Glaze that’s made with just a few basic ingredients. Just whisk together some maple syrup, soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, garlic, ginger and a splash of Sriracha (optional) and pour it over the browned salmon fillets. The sauce reduces slightly as the salmon bakes in the oven and becomes a delicious sauce!NEVER MISS A POST! FOLLOW ME ON:
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RECIPE VIDEO
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this easy recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel.Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Salmon
This Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Salmon is the perfect main dish for salmon lovers! Salmon fillets caramelized in a maple glaze, on the table in 20 minutes!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 6 3-4 ounce boneless skinless salmon fillets
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- a dash of Sriracha (optional)
- fresh chives and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a large cast iron (or other oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan, top side down.
- Let brown until caramel-coloured on the first side (about 2 minutes) and then flip to brown on the other side.
- While the salmon is browning, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and Sriracha in a small bowl and pour it over the salmon fillets.
- Add the whole pan to the preheated oven, uncovered, and cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes with a fork.
- Spoon the maple glaze over the salmon again before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 340mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Karen Andrews says
I’ve make quite a few of your recipes & so far they’ve all been great. Thank you for sharing.
Chrissie says
You’re SO welcome! 🙂
Melanie Bauer says
Oh wow looks like a fabulous weeknight dinner! I’d love to try this, it’s so delicious and easy to make!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Lora says
That maple glaze is calling my name!!! Want to make tonight!
The Busy Baker says
Glad you like it!I hope you give it a try! 🙂
GB says
Every recipe of yours is a winner. People ask me to make them your Glazed Chocolate Donut cake — they all say it’s the best chocolate cake they ever had.
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much!!☺️
Allison says
This is perfect for people who don’t usually love salmon (like me!). So much flavor! Thanks for sharing!
The Busy Baker says
So glad you like this recipe! 🙂
Anna says
This is one gorgeous looking salmon!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
I need to try this immediately, it looks so good!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
Sandra says
This is fantastic! Perfect meal any night of the week!
Chrissie says
We agree 🙂
Mary says
Could you use this as a marinate? Then, then cook in Air Fryer?
Chrissie says
I’m sorry, I don’t have an Air Fryer, so I can’t comment on whether or not this would work.
Heather Washburn says
Made this tonight. Had fantastic flavor and was super quick and easy. Cook time was perfect as I don’t like my salmon over done. However as soon as the dish came out of the oven the glaze quickly became very tacky and then hard. I couldn’t eat it without risk of chipping a tooth. I had to clear it off the salmon. Fortunately the flavor remained in the salmon itself and was still good. Any way to avoid this? I would like to make again.
Chrissie says
It sounds like maybe your maple syrup wasn’t pure. When additional sugar is added to maple syrup (pancake syrup) it hardens when cooked much more than maple syrup.
Jill says
PERFECT recipe, especially for someone who isn’t completely sold on fish. Totally delicious, even with garlic powder in place of garlic cloves.
Really wish I could post the picture of how beautiful this dish turned out!
Chrissie says
I’m so glad you loved it!! Thanks for taking the time to comment! 🙂
Suzi Hill says
I really want to try this, but it’s just the two of us. Would this be ok as leftovers? Perhaps in a salad the next day?
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
For sure! I also eat it the next day over salad or even over some leftover coconut lime rice (https://thebusybaker.ca/easy-coconut-lime-rice/)
Martin Cirino says
Sounds yummy. We love salmon at our house. I usually do an olive oil and lemon juice marinade with oregano and parsley flakes and I want to try out this recipe to do something different. I have one question, do you remove the skin from the salmon before cooking?
Chrissie says
I do remove the skin 🙂
Chris says
This was absolutely superb. Btw, I flash sautéed bok choy, let it rest while I sautéed the salmon, then added the bok choy to the pan as I put it in the oven for 7 minutes. Awesome!
The Busy Baker says
I love that addition! So glad you liked the recipe!
lolly says
I made this tonight. It’s probably the 2nd time in my life that I cooked salmon, the first time being a total failure (overcooked).
I was nervous, but this recipe was a breeze. I am trying to incorporate more fish in our diet and this is perfect,
The Busy Baker says
So happy to hear that it turned out delicious and that this recipe made you consider incorporating even more fish in your diet! Thank you Iolly!
Jo says
This was so delicious. Changed my husband’s mind about salmon. Next time I’m going to copy Chris with bok Chou. Thank you.
The Busy Baker says
Glad to hear he liked it so much!!🙂
Caitlin H says
Hi there! The first few times I made this it was sooo good and just perfect. Lately when I have made the recipe, the glaze burns off by the time I take it out of the oven. I don’t think I have changed anything and I am very careful about following measurements with this recipe. Could it be the Trader Joe’s organic maple syrup I’m using? Just wondering if you know what I could be doing wrong since I LOVE this recipe and want to get it perfect again
Chrissie says
If you’re using Maple Syrup that has a high water content then that can definitely affect the recipe and how it turns out. I’d recommend using a high quality Maple Syrup and read the ingredients to make sure it’s pure 🙂
Julie Davis says
My husband cant stop raving. I threw red onions and mixed peppers in with the salmon
The Busy Baker says
Thanks for your comment Julie!!🙂
Paul Burke says
I made this exactly as written and it was delicious! I fried the skin crispy in a separate frying pan. I’ve always preferred salmon poached in a white sauce but now I’m not sure, haha!
The Busy Baker says
Glad you like it this way too!!🙂
Kathy Priddle says
Love the flavours!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks Kathy!!
Melanie L Pratt says
I’ve tried so many salmon recipes but this, by far, is the BEST ever. My husband usually prepares the salmon but I’ve been trying some skillet to oven recipes this year and this is the ONE! Follow it to the letter. Served it with roasted asparagus and parslied new potatoes.
The Busy Baker says
Sounds delicious!! Glad you like the recipe!
ashok says
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.
The Busy Baker says
You’re welcome!😊
Lucinda C says
Delicious and so easy
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much Lucinda!!
Louise says
Loved this recipe. Just kept it on the stove though and simmered it for about 15 minutes and kept basting 😄
The Busy Baker says
I know, it’s so easy and delicious!! Thanks Louise!
Lynn M Stumpf says
My first time making fresh salmon at home. I used this recipe and it was awesome!!!! I will definitely make this again….so easy and delicious 😋
The Busy Baker says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found it simple to make!! 🙂 Thanks Lynn!
Kelly says
If you don’t have an oven safe frying pan can you use a glass baking dish ?
Thank you
The Busy Baker Team says
You can start cooking it in a normal pan on the stove and finish it off in the oven in a glass baking dish for sure! Happy cooking ☺️
Kim Chua says
My absolute favorite way to prepare salmon! At first I was skeptical because I love dill salmon and thought this would be too sweet, but it the perfect amount of sweet and salty, and a little spice from the sriracha. I made this for my boyfriend and family and it’s now the dish I make at places family dinners and it has made it into our weekly rotation. I promise if you try this it won’t disappoint.
The Busy Baker Team says
We’re so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Amanda says
I’ve made this several times now and it’s one of my favorite salmon recipes. I make extra sauce and also use cornstarch sometimes to thicken it up even more.
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
We’re so happy you are enjoying it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Mary Pat Paruszkiewicz says
Delicious
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
We’re so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Katie says
I don’t rate recipes, and I should because I often read the ratings! This was so good. Will definitely make again. Sauce reminded us of Teppanyaki!
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
Thanks so much for the comment Katie, so happy to hear you like the recipe!!