Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Print version)

Crispy salmon fillets coated in a sweet maple soy glaze, served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables for a complete healthy meal.

# Required ingredients:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ 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

→ 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 it:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes 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, minced garlic, and grated 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 lightly browned.
05 - Flip salmon fillets. Pour the maple soy glaze over the salmon and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning glaze over the fish frequently, until salmon is cooked through and glaze is thick and glossy.
06 - Meanwhile, steam or sauté broccoli florets, snap peas, and bell pepper until crisp-tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
07 - Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with vegetables and glazed salmon. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.
08 - Top each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy dinner instead of spending your evening in the kitchen.
  • That glaze does the heavy lifting for you, transforming plain salmon into something that tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
02 -
  • Don't flip your salmon too early or too often—that initial sear on the skin side is what keeps it from sticking and falling apart.
  • The glaze thickens as it cooks, so if it looks too thin, just keep spooning it over the fish and let the heat work its magic rather than turning up the heat and risking burnt edges.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling—it amplifies their nutty flavor and makes the garnish taste intentional.
  • Keep lime wedges on the table so everyone can brighten their bowl to taste; that final squeeze of acid is what keeps the richness from feeling heavy.
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