Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable)

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

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

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 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.
08 - Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The maple soy glaze creates this perfect sticky coating that clings to every bite
  • You get a complete meal with protein, vegetables, and rice in under twenty minutes
  • The balance of sweet maple and savory soy makes it impossible not to love
02 -
  • The glaze thickens quickly in the last minute of cooking, so keep an eye on it
  • Overcooking the salmon will dry it out, so remove it when it just turns opaque throughout
  • Letting the rice rest covered is the secret to perfectly fluffy grains every time
03 -
  • Pat the salmon very dry before cooking for the best sear and glaze adhesion
  • Preheat your pan thoroughly so the salmon does not stick when you add it
  • Let the glaze bubble and reduce in the pan for that restaurant-quality finish
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