Maple Glazed Salmon with Pecans
Maple Glazed Salmon with Pecans is a delightful dish that features tender, flaky salmon drizzled in a sweet and savory glaze, topped with crunchy toasted pecans for an unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet skin-side down. Pour half of the glaze over each fillet.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans generously on top of the glazed salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the baking sheet. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg