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Maple-glazed salmon recipe | Nordmad
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Maple-glazed salmon recipe | Nordmad

Juicy salmon with a sweet-savoury maple syrup glaze – a quick weeknight dinner inspired by Canada's most famous ingredient. Ready in under 30 minutes.

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25 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Salmon

    • 4 stk salmon fillets (approx. 150 g each)
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Glaze

    • 3 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 fed garlic clove, pressed
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the glaze

    1. Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl.
    5 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Sear the salmon

    1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes until crispy.
    5 min
    Pan
  3. 3

    Glaze and finish

    1. Flip the salmon. Pour the glaze over and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes on medium heat until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze has reduced.
    2. Spoon the glaze over the salmon a couple of times while cooking to build a beautiful, glossy layer.
    7 min
    Pan

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Dietary

Allergens

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Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently in a pan or oven.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Take the salmon out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking for even searing.

Cooking

  • • Watch the glaze – maple syrup can burn quickly. Lower the heat if it starts to smoke.

Serving

  • • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra texture.

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