Maple Glazed Salmon or Bacon
Maple Glazed Salmon or Bacon is a savory-sweet dish where salmon fillets or bacon strips are coated in a rich glaze made from maple syrup, soy sauce, and often garlic or ginger. This preparation highlights the natural richness of the fish or pork, creating a caramelized, glossy finish. It is a popular fusion dish in North American cuisine, blending Indigenous Canadian maple traditions with classic protein preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins and minerals like selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 300-500 calories depending on the protein choice and glaze amount.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 41 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 2.1 g |
| Choline | 90 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of maple syrup connects the dish to the culinary heritage of Indigenous peoples in northeastern North America, who traditionally harvested sap from maple trees. Nutritionally, the glaze adds natural sweetness without refined sugars, and the combination of omega-3s from salmon with antioxidants from maple syrup creates a uniquely nutrient-dense profile.
