Maple baked salmon

9 steps

Cook:32min

Updated at: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:52:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories202.6 kcal (10%)

Total Fat10.7 g (15%)

Carbs3.9 g (1%)

Sugars3.2 g (4%)

Protein21.4 g (43%)

Sodium190.4 mg (10%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 x 1.5 poundsalmon fillet

skin-on, or skinless

12cilantro sprigs

fresh

2 tablespoonspure maple syrup

2 tablespoonswhole-grain Dijon mustard

1 tablespoonmayonnaise

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

lemon wedges

for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Remove salmon from the refrigerator. Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Step 3

Bundle the cilantro sprigs by their stems and hold them tightly, then slice the stems crosswise until you get to the leaves. Reserve leaves for garnish. Transfer sliced stems to a small bowl and stir in the maple syrup, mustard and mayonnaise until well mixed.

Step 4

Step 3

Step 5

Season the salmon all over with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish, skin-side down if there is skin. Slather the maple sauce all over the top.

Step 6

Step 4

Step 7

Bake until a paring knife slides into the center with only a little resistance, 15 to 20 minutes. When you remove the knife and touch the blade to your upper lip, it should feel very warm but not hot. The salmon will continue to heat through out of the oven while in the baking dish. Top with the reserved cilantro leaves, and squeeze lemon wedges all over just before serving.

Step 8

TIP

Step 9

For 8 servings, buy a whole side of salmon, which usually weighs 2½ to 3½ pounds, and double the glaze ingredients. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan until medium-rare, 18 to 22 minutes.