Baked Maple Glazed Salmon with Almonds

4 from 3 votes

This maple glazed salmon features crunchy almonds and a homemade sweet and savory maple glaze, ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Servings:

Author: Kristin

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, red pepper, and black pepper.
¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Place the salmon portions on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
24 ounces salmon
Drizzle about ½ of the glaze mixture over the portions, set aside the remaining glaze.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Plate the salmon, drizzle with remaining glaze, and top with sliced almonds.
¼ cup sliced almonds
Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
¼ cup chopped green onion for garnish

You can use a whole salmon fillet if desired, but cut it into portions before cooking.
If your salmon is frozen, make sure it is fully thawed prior to cooking.
To prep ahead, you can mix the glaze ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it, and slice the almonds and green onions ahead of time as well.
Use a pastry brush to evenly distribute the glaze over the salmon portions.
If you like, you can baste the salmon with a bit more of the reserved glaze about halfway through baking to enhance the flavor.
Use a store-bought teriyaki or maple glaze to save time on mixing ingredients.
Buy pre-sliced or slivered almonds to skip the slicing step.
For more of a caramelized glaze, start baking the salmon and finish with a few minutes under the broiler.
You can substitute the salmon with another fatty fish like tuna, trout, or mahi mahi.
Adjust the crushed red pepper to taste. Or try using a small amount of Sriracha or chili garlic sauce instead.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the glaze or as a garnish for additional flavor.
Add a squeeze of lemon or orange juice to the glaze for a fresh, tangy twist.
Swap in other nuts such as pecans, walnuts, or pistachios for the almonds to produce a different texture and flavor.
Add freshly grated ginger to the glaze for a zesty, aromatic boost.