30-Minute Maple Glazed Salmon with Spinach
30-Minute Maple Glazed Salmon with Spinach is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a sweet and savory maple glaze. The vibrant spinach not only adds a pop of color but also packs in nutrients, making this meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just half an hour, you can impress your family or guests with this flavorful and nutritious dinner that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush half of the glaze over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- While the salmon bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve the salmon alongside sautéed spinach, drizzled with any remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the glaze for up to an hour before cooking. - Substitute honey for maple syrup or use kale instead of spinach for variety.