How to Make Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a multitude of ways, but one of the most popular and flavorful methods is to glaze it with a sweet and savory sauce. This Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon recipe combines the rich and earthy flavor of maple syrup with the salty tang of soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory that pairs perfectly with the tender and flaky texture of the salmon.

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Ingredients

  • 1 untreated cedar plank
  • 2 ½ pounds boneless salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 6 lemon wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Soak the cedar plank in water for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Place the cedar plank across the grate of the grill as it preheats.
  • Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper, and place onto the hot cedar plank skin-side down. Close the lid on the grill, and whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, butter, lime juice, and lime zest. Baste salmon with glaze, and continue cooking until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes total. Serve salmon garnished with chopped fresh chives and lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 740mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 638mg