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Maple Cider Glazed Salmon

Maple Cider Glazed Salmon: A Cozy Fall Delight

Delight in the flavors of fall with this Maple Cider Glazed Salmon recipe, combining the rich sweetness of maple and fresh salmon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 filets Fresh Salmon skinless or skin-on
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider fresh cider is optimal
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples quartered
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts halved
For the Honey Butter Polenta
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Dry Yellow Polenta
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can substitute with maple syrup

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • small saucepan
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider, maple syrup, soy sauce, bourbon (if using), cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Place salmon filets in a shallow dish and pour remaining marinade over them, letting it marinate for 10 minutes.
  4. Quarter the Honeycrisp apples and halve the Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange on the baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes until tender.
  2. Transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until it thickens.
  3. After roasting vegetables, place marinated salmon filets on top and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet, add milk, then slowly whisk in polenta, stirring until creamy. Mix in Parmesan cheese and honey.
  5. Plate the honey butter polenta, top with salmon and roasted vegetables, and drizzle with thickened marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider substitutions for dietary needs. Tamari makes it gluten-free, and non-dairy options for milk and butter will keep it dairy-free.

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