Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon – Dairy Free! Recipe
This Maple Pecan Glazed Salmon is a delicious and dairy-free dish that features tender, oven-baked salmon topped with a sweet and nutty maple pecan glaze. The combination of toasted pecans, fresh rosemary, and a hint of orange juice creates a flavorful glaze that perfectly complements the rich salmon. Quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy dinner, this recipe ensures a satisfying and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 (6-8 ounce) center cut salmon filets, or a 1 3/4 pound piece of salmon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Maple Pecan Glaze
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons stone ground or Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary
- Sliced tangerines or oranges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prep and Season Salmon: Rinse the salmon and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels. Removing bones with tweezers is recommended. Leave the skin on for easier cooking and removal post-bake. Season all sides with paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Place the seasoned salmon in an oven-safe baking dish.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-16 minutes if using fillets, or 18-22 minutes if baking one large piece. The salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork and appears opaque almost to the center. For precision, an internal temperature of 145°F is recommended.
- Prepare Maple Pecan Glaze: While the salmon bakes, toast chopped pecans in a medium skillet over medium heat with olive oil or ghee, stirring constantly until they become fragrant and slightly darker, being careful not to burn them. Add maple syrup, orange juice, kosher salt, Dijon mustard, and rosemary. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon. If it becomes too thick after cooling, thin with a bit of maple syrup.
- Glaze and Garnish: Once the salmon is cooked, spoon the warm maple pecan glaze generously over the top. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and sliced tangerines or oranges for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Plate the glazed salmon and enjoy this delightful, dairy-free meal immediately.
Notes
- Leave the skin on the salmon while cooking for easier handling; it can be removed after baking if desired.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
- Watch pecans closely during toasting to avoid burning as they can quickly become bitter.
- If your glaze thickens too much after cooling, thin it with a bit more maple syrup for a better texture.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free; use olive oil instead of ghee if you want to keep it strictly vegan.
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