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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Baked Maple Salmon

    25 mins | Yield 2 | May 10, 2013 | Updated: August 6, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Salmon is the fish I always find myself returning to. This Maple Salmon has great texture and lacks that ‘fishy’ flavor. Baked, grilled, smoked, or broiled – you pretty much can’t screw salmon up. Unless you over cook it. Let’s not do that.

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    Baked Maple Salmon Is Like Fish Candy

    Fish. That is about as close to vegetarian as it gets in this kitchen. I always tell myself it’s the healthiest of proteins. My go-to for when I really want to feel like I’m doing something good for myself. Then I go and roll it in maple syrup and tell myself those calories don’t count at all, you know, cuz the fish makes it healthy.

    Twisted logic. I love it.

    Why I Love Salmon

    Salmon is the fish I always find myself returning to. It’s got great texture and lacks that ‘fishy’ flavor (No seriously what the hell is ‘fishy flavor’?)

    Seriously, don’t like that taste – don’t eat fish? My god, I hate when my burger tastes like beef too… Said no one ever. Bake it, grill it, smoke it (promise that’s coming), or broil it – you pretty much can’t screw salmon up. Unless you overcook it. Let’s not do that.

    How To Avoid Overcooked Salmon

    Salmon is pretty forgiving, but you can overcook it. Truth be told, I think many people don’t enjoy salmon just because they are used to eating it way overcooked.

    Then it does get dry and picks up a not-so palatable aftertaste. More mineral than fishy in my book, but not pleasant either way.

    In fact, salmon is best-cooked medium-rare. Yes, you heard that correctly. Still a little pink on the inside. Well, most salmon is pink anyway, but I mean the darker pink rather than the lighter shade salmon becomes when cooked well done.

    In Japanese cuisine, there is a style of cooking salmon or other fish referred to as “tataki”, where the fish is just lightly seared on the outside. The inside is still pretty raw. Now, you might want to heat it with a bit more heat, but no need to go overboard.

    If you are eating the salmon for health reasons it is best NOT to obliterate those healthy fish oil fats with heat anyway.

    Use Real Maple Syrup On Baked Salmon

    Don’t get me started. There is a time and place for “maple-flavored” products, but not here. Use good quality real maple syrup. Yes, it makes a difference. Instead of eating sugar that tastes faintly like salmon, you get a nice piece of salmon enhanced by lightly sweet real maple syrup.

    More Recipe Ideas For Salmon

    • How to grill salmon
    • Homemade Salmon Dumplings
    • Quick Salmon Curry
    • Whole 30 Approved Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Leeks and Poached Egg
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    Baked Maple Salmon

    Add a touch of sweetness to your baked salmon with maple syrup
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 527kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 2-4 oz salmon
    • 1 tablespoon Molsassas Bacon Spice Blend
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup use good quality pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 cups frozen corn
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.
    • Place salmon on the baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning. Rub into both sides of the fish. 
    • Spread syrup over top. 
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with fork.
    • Meanwhile preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Add the butter and swirl around the pan. 
    • Add the corn and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
    • Serve salmon over corn.

    Notes

    Picky Palate

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Maple Salmon
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 527 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 108mg36%
    Sodium 137mg6%
    Potassium 1456mg42%
    Carbohydrates 57g19%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 39g78%
    Vitamin A 370IU7%
    Vitamin C 11.9mg14%
    Calcium 167mg17%
    Iron 5.2mg29%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Comments

    1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      May 10, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      When you eat something healthy it actually negates the unhealthy portions, didn’t you know that?

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    2. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      May 10, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you! I always hate it when people say something has a fishy flavor or smell. Hello! It’s….wait for it…..fish. Duh.

      I guess I need to give salmon another try because I always say it’s not my favorite but I can’t remember why. I’m sure there was a reason years ago (maybe it tasted fishy), but that’s not good enough for now. This looks like a perfect recipe with which to get re-acquainted. Thanks.

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      • Kita says

        May 11, 2013 at 5:53 pm

        I have been wandering around for a day trying to remember what I wanted to tell you – finally when looking for something else over at PtS I remembered. My go to salmon dish is https://passthesushi.com/dill-rosemary-salmon/ its silly easy, but I love the flavors. It was the recipe that got me ‘into’ fish as an adult because I never really liked it. It would be my first pick for a re-acquaintance ;D

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    3. Dixya says

      May 10, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      We share similar logic when it comes to telling myself it’s ok to dip baked sweet potato fries on spicy Siracha ranch. Balance right? Baked salmon is always delightful

      Reply

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