Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable view)

Sweet and savory glazed salmon with crisp vegetables and rice, ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ For the Salmon

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

→ For the Maple Soy Glaze

03 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make:

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 until well combined.
03 - Season salmon fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
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 until golden.
05 - Flip salmon fillets. Pour the maple soy glaze over the salmon. Continue to cook for 3 to 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 to 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. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze transforms basic salmon into something that tastes like it came from a professional kitchen
  • Everything cooks in under 20 minutes, including the rice prep
  • The sweet and savory balance appeals to everyone at the table, even skeptical fish eaters
02 -
  • The glaze thickens quickly in the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
  • Overcooking the salmon dries it out, but the glaze continues to reduce, so watch carefully during that final 3 to 4 minutes
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before cooking
03 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning for the best sear
  • Let the glaze cool slightly in the pan before spooning it over the fish, it thickens as it rests
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