Description
This Chili Maple Glazed Salmon recipe offers a deliciously balanced blend of spicy and sweet flavors, featuring wild salmon fillets broiled to perfection and finished with a caramelized maple glaze. Quick to prepare and cook, this dish is ideal for a nutritious, flavorful meal that highlights the rich taste of salmon with a hint of smoky chili and the sweetness of pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 lb. wild salmon fillets
- Big pinch of salt and pepper
- Light oil for coating
Spice Rub:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your broiler on high to prepare for cooking the salmon evenly and quickly.
- Prepare Salmon: Lightly oil the salmon fillets and place them skin-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Make Spice Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, paprika, and coconut sugar. Evenly rub this spice mix over the top of each salmon fillet for a balanced spicy-sweet coating.
- Broil Salmon: Broil the salmon fillets on the top rack of the oven for about 8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, light, flaky, and cooked through without drying out.
- Apply Glaze: Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the pure maple syrup generously over the top. Return the fillets under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly for a beautiful finish.
- Serve: Serve the salmon immediately while warm, enjoying the delicious interplay of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Using wild salmon provides a richer flavor, but farmed salmon can be used as a substitute.
- Watch the salmon closely during broiling to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure the salmon skin-side down to help keep the fillets intact during cooking.
- For a different sweetener, honey can be used in place of maple syrup if desired.
