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Easy Baked Salmon with Maple Pecan Glaze

Baked salmon with maple pecan glaze pairs tender, flaky fish with a sweet mustard glaze and crunchy chopped pecans. It bakes in a 9x13-inch dish until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 1.5 lb salmon center-cut fillet, skin on
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the maple pecan glaze
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup pure
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the salmon
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish with the olive oil.
  3. Set the salmon skin-side down in the dish.
  4. Season the salmon evenly with the salt and pepper.
Make and bake the glaze
  1. Stir together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, melted butter, and lemon juice.
  2. Mix in the pecans.
  3. Spoon the glaze evenly over the salmon.
  4. Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Let the salmon rest in the dish for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, check the thickest part for 145°F and the fish flaking easily with a fork. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free butter.