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Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon

Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon for a Sweet, Nutty Twist

This Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon is a delightful, healthy dish packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin on
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice or pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
For Garnish
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary optional
  • 1 tangerine Sliced Tangerines optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Oven-safe dish
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let the salmon come to room temperature.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil over them.
  3. Arrange the seasoned salmon in an oven-safe dish, skin-side down, and bake for 15 to 16 minutes until flaky.
  4. While the salmon bakes, heat a skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pecans for 3-4 minutes, then add maple syrup, orange juice, kosher salt, and Dijon mustard, simmering for about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven and pour the warm maple pecan glaze over the fillets.
  6. Garnish with fresh rosemary and sliced tangerines if desired, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, monitor the internal temperature of the salmon to avoid overcooking.

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