Easy Maple Sesame Salmon Recipe

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Grace Riley Modified: March 28, 2022
Easy Maple Sesame Salmon Recipe
Easy Maple Sesame Salmon Recipe

How To Make Easy Maple Sesame Salmon

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Sink your teeth into this flaky sesame salmon, made sweeter with maple and tossed in crispy sesame seeds, for a richer and tastier meal!

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 4salmon filets,(about 2 lbs), skin removed
  • â…“cuppure maple syrup
  • 2tbspsoy sauce
  • 2tbspsesame oil
  • 2tspgarlic,minced
  • â…“cupsesame seeds
  • scallion,chopped, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the salmon fillets in a large zipped-top bag.

  2. Whisk the maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together in a medium bowl. Pour over the salmon fillets, coating them thoroughly.

  3. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or up to 8 to 9 hours.

  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

  5. Line the marinated salmon fillets on the baking sheet, then top each with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.

  6. Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness.

  7. Pour the used marinade into a small saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken.

  8. Remove the cooked salmon from the oven.

  9. Garnish with a little chopped scallion, serve with thickened maple glaze, and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 1027.13kcal
  • Fat: 65.97g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.89g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 19.89g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 20.87g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.27g
  • Fiber: 1.51g
  • Sugar: 15.95g
  • Protein: 83.74g
  • Cholesterol: 217.80mg
  • Sodium: 677.79mg
  • Calcium: 184.59mg
  • Potassium: 1589.70mg
  • Iron: 3.26mg
  • Vitamin C: 15.88mg
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