World's Best (and Easiest) Salmon
I usually go for the more complicated recipes, assuming that the more ingredients and preparation steps, the better. This recipe has changed the way I look at simplicity when it comes to cooking. Fancy spices be darned--this is the only way I'll cook salmon anymore!
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I usually go for the more complicated recipes, assuming that the more ingredients and preparation steps, the better. This recipe has changed the way I look at simplicity when it comes to cooking. Fancy spices be darned--this is the only way I'll cook salmon anymore!
- Carbohydrate 16.1518656660228 g
- Cholesterol 44.225256036 mg
- Fat 3.44823814231141 g
- Fiber 3.78000001086445 g
- Protein 23.2586847365274 g
- Saturated Fat 0.541902266884625 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (342g)
- Sodium 72.5553539750348 mg
- Sugar 12.3718656551584 g
- Trans Fat 0.748903844938596 g
- Calories 177 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine the first 3 ingredients in a gallon-size ziploc bag, shake it up, and then add the salmon.
- Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for an hour, turning after half an hour.
- Pour the salmon and the marinade into a baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven, covered with foil, for 15 minutes.
- The salmon is done when it flakes easily at the thickest part.
- Enjoy!
What pairs with a sweet soy-glazed fish that spends an hour marinating before hitting a 350-degree oven? Because the combination of maple syrup and soy sauce creates a rich, caramelized profile on the protein, acidic and bitter elements provide the necessary contrast on the plate. Steamed bitter greens like kale or mustard greens cut through the density of the glaze, while plain jasmine rice absorbs the excess sauce pooling in the baking dish. Keeping the side dishes unseasoned prevents flavor fatigue since the marinade delivers heavy doses of salt and sugar.
- Swap the maple syrup for an equal measure of agave nectar or dark brown sugar if running low on pantry staples.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely rather than pressing them so the pieces do not burn during the fifteen-minute bake time.
- Remove the dish from the oven the moment the flesh reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally to maintain moisture.
- Substitute tamari for the soy sauce to make the dish entirely wheat-free.
Properly balanced accompaniments transform a basic sheet-pan dinner into a complete meal. Leftovers store safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
