Description
A flavorful Chili Maple Glazed Salmon recipe featuring wild salmon fillets seasoned with a spicy chili-paprika rub, broiled to perfection, then brushed with a sweet maple syrup glaze for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish makes for a delicious and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. wild salmon fillets
- Big pinch of salt and pepper
Spice Mix
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler: Preheat your oven’s broiler on high to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the salmon.
- Prepare the Salmon: Lightly oil the salmon fillets and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle a generous pinch of salt and pepper evenly over the fillets for seasoning.
- Make the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, and coconut sugar. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the top surfaces of the salmon fillets to add flavor.
- Cook the Salmon: Position the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and cook the salmon for about 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through, light in color, and flakes easily with a fork.
- Apply the Maple Glaze: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the fillets generously with pure maple syrup. Return the baking sheet to the broiler and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the maple syrup becomes bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once glazed and caramelized, serve the salmon immediately to enjoy its warm, spicy, and sweet flavor combination.
Notes
- This recipe was originally published in 2014 and rephotographed in 2020.
- Use wild salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep a close eye on the salmon during broiling to prevent burning due to the sugar in the glaze.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on thickness of the salmon fillets.
- For a spicier version, increase chili powder or add cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
