Lightly baked salmon with maple syrup, orange zest, and a squeeze of fresh juice.

Here’s a full, bright, sweet–savory recipe for your Maple–Orange Glazed Salmon — simple, elegant, and so flavorful. 🍁🍊✨

🐟 Maple–Orange Glazed Salmon

✨ Serves: 2–3

⏱ Time: 20 minutes

🥘 Ingredients

• 2–3 salmon fillets (skin on)
• Salt + black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)

For the glaze:

• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Zest of 1 orange
• Juice of 1/2 orange (about 2–3 tbsp)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds balance)
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• A pinch of chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional—deepens the flavor)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat

Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Season the salmon

Place the salmon fillets on the tray.
Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Brush lightly with olive oil if you want extra crisp edges.

3. Make the glaze

In a small bowl whisk together:
Maple syrup + orange zest + orange juice + Dijon + garlic + chili flakes + soy sauce.

It should smell citrusy, sweet, and bright.

4. Bake

1. Spoon or brush half the glaze over the salmon.
2. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. Add the rest of the glaze on top.
4. Bake 3–5 more minutes, until the salmon is glossy and just cooked (still a little soft in the center).

👉 For extra caramelization, broil for 1 minute at the end.

5. Serve

Perfect with:

• Basmati rice
• Steamed green beans
• Roasted carrots
• A citrus salad

If you want, I can make a keto, high-protein, or vegan version too!