Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Sweet and savory glazed salmon with rice and crisp vegetables, ready in just 20 minutes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For the Maple Soy Glaze

03 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tsp sesame oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

→ For the Vegetables and Rice

10 - 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
11 - 2 cups water
12 - 1 cup broccoli florets
13 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
14 - 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
15 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
03 - Season salmon fillets lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3 minutes.
05 - Flip salmon fillets. Pour the maple soy glaze over the salmon. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish, until salmon is just cooked through and the glaze is thick and glossy.
06 - Meanwhile, steam or sauté broccoli, snap peas, and bell pepper until crisp-tender (about 3-4 minutes). Season lightly with salt.
07 - To serve, divide rice among bowls. Top with vegetables and glazed salmon. Drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the top.
08 - Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze creates this restaurant worthy glossy finish that makes you look like a culinary genius
  • Everything cooks in one pan while the rice simmers away, meaning minimal cleanup maximum flavor
  • The balance of sweet maple syrup and salty soy sauce hits every single craving at once
02 -
  • The glaze thickens fast in that final minute, so keep your eye on it or it can go from perfect to burnt
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • If your glaze gets too thick before the salmon is done, add just a teaspoon of water to loosen it up
03 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before seasoning for the best sear
  • Let the glaze bubble and reduce for that restaurant quality sticky finish
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