Maple Glazed Salmon
Maple Glazed Salmon is a popular North American dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory glaze made primarily from pure maple syrup, often combined with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It's a quick-cooking preparation that highlights the natural richness of the fish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the maple glaze. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamin D and B12, and generally ranges from 350 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 530 mg |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 2.1 g |
| Phosphorus | 360 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a fusion of Indigenous North American ingredients (maple syrup) with Asian-inspired flavors (soy, ginger), showcasing modern culinary blending. Nutritionally, the glaze's antioxidants from maple syrup complement the anti-inflammatory benefits of the salmon's omega-3s.
