Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon, where the perfect harmony of sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans meets tender, flaky salmon. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, promising to impress your family and friends alike. Within just 20 minutes, you can serve up a nutritious meal packed with omega-3 fatty acids and flavor that appeals to all palates. Whether paired with a light salad, roasted veggies, or creamy quinoa, this dish is sure to become a staple in your home-cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (skin on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Season the salmon fillets with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the seasoned fillets in a baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and toast the pecans for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Once the salmon is done baking, spoon the glaze over the fillets and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg