Easy Baked Salmon with Soy Sauce and Maple Syrup

This recipe for Baked salmon with soy sauce and maple syrup is easy to make and so delicious. Just four ingredients are all that you need to make this dish easy enough for a busy week night by also fine for any special dinner party.

The salmon marinates for an hour in the fridge and then you pop it in the hour for about 20 minutes before dinner. The taste is divine.  Slightly sweet with a tang of the soy sauce.  You can drizzle with lemon for a bit of extra tangy citrus. Serve with a side salad and your favorite veggies. 

Not only is it delicious but you also get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids from this heart friendly fish.

Yield: 2

Easy Baked Salmon with Soy Sauce and Maple Syrup

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All you need are five ingredients to make this tasty baked salmon recipe. It's super easy to make and tastes delicious.

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (be sure to use the real thing)
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 12 ounces fresh or thawed salmon
• fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

1. Combine the maple syrup, light soy sauce and minced garlic in a ziplock bag, shake to combine, and then add the salmon.
2. Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for an hour, turning half way through. Preheat the oven to 375º F. Pour the salmon and the marinade into an oven proof baking dish and bake, covered for 20-25 minutes. The salmon is done when it flakes easily at the thickest part. I removed the foil for the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 480Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 2288mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 41g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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