Description
This Chili Maple Glazed Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring wild salmon fillets seasoned with a spicy chili powder rub and finished with a sweet maple glaze. Broiled to perfection, this recipe offers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, perfect for a nutritious weeknight 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 broiler on high to get it 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 fish.
- Make the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, and coconut sugar. Evenly rub this spice mixture over the tops of the salmon fillets to build flavor.
- Cook the Salmon: Broil the salmon in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Apply the Maple Glaze: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the pure maple syrup over the tops of the fillets. Return them to the oven and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the maple syrup bubbles and caramelizes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salmon immediately while it’s warm, tender, and packed with a delicious balance of spicy and sweet flavors.
Notes
- This recipe was originally published in 2014 and rephotographed in 2020.
