Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Print Version)

Sweet and savory glazed salmon with crisp vegetables over rice, ready in 20 minutes for an easy healthy dinner.

# Ingredients List:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 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 without moving.
05 - Flip salmon fillets carefully. Pour the maple soy glaze over the salmon. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish frequently, 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 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 while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze does all the work for you, turning simple salmon into something that tastes restaurant-quality without the fuss.
  • Weeknight dinner that actually feels celebratory, which means your family stops complaining about what's for dinner.
  • Healthy enough that you don't feel guilty, indulgent enough that you genuinely look forward to eating it.
02 -
  • The glaze needs continuous basting during cooking—this isn't a set-it-and-forget-it situation; your attention is what transforms it from sticky to glossy and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the salmon; it continues cooking slightly even after you pull it from heat, so pulling it just barely cooked through gives you perfectly moist fish instead of dry flakes.
03 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before searing; moisture is the enemy of a good crust and proper glaze adherence.
  • Use a nonstick skillet for this dish—it prevents sticking and makes flipping infinitely less stressful, which means you'll actually want to make it again.
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