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Maple-glazed salmon
British Columbia salmon roasted with maple syrup, mustard and soy
On Canada's Pacific coast, from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii, wild salmon is the fish of summer and autumn, and a glaze of maple syrup from the east brings two Canadian staples together on one plate. The fillets are brushed with maple syrup, mustard, soy and garlic and roasted until just cooked, with a sticky, glossy top; serve them with rice, new potatoes or a green salad. Many British Columbians cook it on a soaked cedar plank on the barbecue for a smoky flavour. The mistake is overcooking salmon until it is dry and chalky; take it out when it just flakes. Chef's tip: line the tray with baking paper, as the maple glaze burns onto a bare tin.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 400°F and line a tray with baking paper. Mix 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, 1 garlic clove, ½ lemon and ¼ tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry, put it skin side down on the tray and brush with half the glaze. Leave for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 3: Roast for 10–12 minutes, brushing with the rest of the glaze halfway, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily at the thickest part (about 60–145°F).
12 minStep 4: Rest for 2 minutes, scatter with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and serve. Keep leftovers chilled and eat within 1 day.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does maple-glazed salmon take?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of salmon fillets?
- Trout or any firm white fish, same weight (check white fish a little sooner).
- What can I use instead of pure maple syrup?
- Honey or golden syrup, same amount.
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