Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

This maple soy glazed salmon pairs the deep sweetness of maple syrup with salty soy and a touch of ginger, reduced into a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully on seared salmon fillets. Weeknight-easy but restaurant-worthy.

By YumYum Editorial · Seafood

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 22 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic together in a shallow dish; add salmon and marinate 20 minutes at room temperature (reserve the marinade).
2. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Pat the salmon dry, place skin-side up in the hot pan, and sear 4 minutes until golden.
4. Flip carefully and cook 3-4 minutes more, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F for medium.
5. Remove salmon to a plate and pour the reserved marinade into the pan; simmer 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
6. Stir in sesame oil, then spoon the glaze generously over the salmon.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.