Oven-Baked Maple Soy Salmon
This maple soy salmon features a sweet-savory glaze and is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin-on (6 oz each, about 1½ inches thick)
Marinade / Glaze
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- red pepper flakes (for heat)
- fresh chopped scallions (for finishing)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place a large zip-top bag in a shallow dish. Add maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix in the bag.
- Add the salmon fillets, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Reserve the marinade for later.
Mixing / Assembling
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil.
- Arrange salmon skin-side down in the pan and pour the reserved marinade over the top.
Cooking / Baking
- Bake for 10 minutes, then baste the salmon with some of the sauce.
- Continue baking for another 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 125–135°F).
Resting / Finishing
- Let the salmon rest for 2–3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and spoon extra pan sauce over the top.
Notes
Avoid overbaking for best texture; add lemon juice at the end for added flavor. Marinating over 4 hours can make the fish overly salty.