MAPLE GLAZED SALMON | How To Make Baked Salmon | SyS

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is less salty.

In a small bowl, add maple syrup, reduced sodium soy sauce, chopped garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.

If desired, add salt to taste.

Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, in a resalable bag.

Pour the marinade into the bag, seal it well, and massage the bag to coat the salmon evenly.

Refrigerate the salmon for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, take the salmon out of the fridge and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking dish with non-stick aluminum foil.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the marinade to the baking dish.

Place the salmon in the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, take the salmon out and add a little more marinade on top.

Bake for an additional 30 minutes.

While the salmon is baking, simmer the remaining marinade in a small saucepan on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Dissolve some corn starch in water and add it to the simmering marinade, stirring well.

Continue simmering until the sauce thickens.

Serve the salmon with the thickened sauce on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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