Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Sweet maple and savory soy glazed salmon with fluffy rice and crisp vegetables, ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ Rice and Vegetables

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, 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 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 florets, snap peas, and sliced bell pepper until crisp-tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste.
07 - Divide cooked rice evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with steamed vegetables and glazed salmon fillet. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.
08 - Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Goes from prep to table in just 20 minutes.
  • Packed with Nutrients: A healthy pescatarian meal featuring fresh broccoli, snap peas, and red bell peppers.
  • Sweet and Savory: The maple soy glaze creates a glossy, irresistible finish that pairs perfectly with fluffy rice.
02 -
  • Skin-Side Down: If using skin-on salmon, cooking it skin-side down first helps keep the fillet intact while the skin gets slightly crisp.
  • Basting is Key: Continually spooning the glaze over the salmon as it finishes cooking ensures every inch of the fish is infused with flavor.
  • Rice Texture: Letting the rice stand covered for 5 minutes after cooking is the secret to achieving perfectly fluffy grains.
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