Description
Maple-Soy Butter Salmon is a delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon with a sweet and savory glaze. This easy recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets, coated in a luscious maple-soy butter mixture, and topped with vibrant green onions for a pop of color. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, it promises to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice cooks. Experience the delightful explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the dish and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle half of the glaze over the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Halfway through cooking, baste the fillets with remaining glaze.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg