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Salmon with pecans and maple syrup on a platter with oranges as garnish.

​​Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon

5 from 2 votes
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon is a little sweet, a little crunchy, and it’s the perfect recipe to get more heart-healthy salmon into your diet. The maple pecan glaze is made with real maple syrup and fresh pecans so you can enjoy a delicious meal with hearty, natural ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz. each salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Fresh orange slices to garnish
  • Fresh rosemary to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat dry the salmon with a kitchen towel.
  • Season the salmon with paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Bake the salmon for 18-20 minutes until the salmon is well done. Rest the salmon for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a skillet, add the butter on a medium flame, add in the chopped pecans and lower the flame.
  • Once the pecan color changes slightly, add in the maple syrup, orange juice, ground mustard, rosemary, salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-8 minutes until the glaze starts to thicken.
  • Arrange the salmon on a serving plate and spoon the maple pecan glaze over the salmon.
  • Garnish with orange slices and rosemary and serve the maple pecan glazed salmon.

Notes

  • Be sure to preheat the oven.
  • Dry the salmon well with paper towels to avoid soggy fish. 
  • Use REAL maple syrup, not pancake syrup. 
  • You can substitute walnuts for the pecans. 
  • Maple syrup comes to a boil quickly, so watch the sauce closely and don’t walk away.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
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