Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Salmon

Easy One Pan Maple Glazed Salmon

from thebusybaker.ca
Dinner
20 min
235 kcal / serving

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! 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil or vegetable oil
  • 63-4 ounce boneless skinless salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper
  • ⅓ cupreal maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoonsfreshly grated ginger
  • a dash of sriracha (optional)
  • fresh chives and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    Heat a large cast iron (or other oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat and add the oil. 

  3. 3

    Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan, top side down.

  4. 4

    Let brown until caramel-coloured on the first side (about 2 minutes) and then flip to brown on the other side.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Spoon the maple glaze over the salmon again before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives, if desired.