Maple Soy Glazed Salmon (Printer View)

Stunning maple soy glazed salmon with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables in just 20 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

# Method:

01 - Rinse the 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 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 until golden.
05 - Flip salmon fillets. Pour the maple soy glaze over the salmon. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish, 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 - To serve, divide rice among bowls. Top with vegetables and glazed salmon. Drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the top.
08 - Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze becomes impossibly sticky and caramelized while the salmon stays perfectly moist
  • You get a restaurant-quality dinner in 20 minutes using pantry staples you probably already have
  • The sweet and salty balance is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • The glaze will burn quickly if your heat is too high—medium-high is the sweet spot
  • Watch the salmon closely during the last 2 minutes, the glaze goes from glossy to burnt fast
  • Letting the rice steam off the heat makes all the difference for fluffy texture
03 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before seasoning for the best sear
  • Warm your serving bowls in the oven so everything stays hot while you plate
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