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baked salmon topped with pecans glazed with maple syrup in a white baking dish.
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Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon

Baked salmon with a sweet maple pecan glaze. It takes just 20 minutes to make, one pan for the glaze, and it tastes like something from a restaurant.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skin on or skinless
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Glaze:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2/3 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Rub the 4 salmon fillets with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Kosher salt and pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    Seasoned salmon filets on a dish.
  • Place the filets in a rectangular baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until flaky.
    Baked salmon in a casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil for the glaze over medium heat. Add the 2/3 cup pecans and cook, stirring often, until they start to darken, around 3-4 minutes.
    Maple pecan glaze in a white bowl.
  • Add the 1/3 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Allow the sauce to bubble for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
    Maple glazed salmon with pecans in a baking dish.
  • Once the salmon is done baking, remove from the oven and spoon over the maple pecan glaze.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Storing leftovers: Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep fresh for up to about 3 to 4 days.
  • To reheat: Place salmon in a dish in the oven for about 10 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help keep the outside crispy but the inside tender and flaky!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg