Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (View Print Version)

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

# 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

# Method:

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 black 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 3–4 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. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze creates this gorgeous restaurant-quality shine that makes you look like a cooking pro
  • Everything cooks in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on it
  • The balance of sweet maple and salty soy is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • Don't walk away when the glaze is reducing, it goes from perfect to burned in seconds
  • Skin-on salmon holds together better but skinless works fine if that's what you prefer
  • The glaze will continue to thicken off the heat, so remove it slightly before it looks done
03 -
  • Preheat your pan properly so the salmon gets that gorgeous golden sear instead of steaming
  • Let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even results
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