While we’re on the topic of glaze, besides the obvious (doughnuts), you can glaze almost anything. How about trying a honey glazed ham? Or maple glazed roasted carrots? Hoisin glazed tofu? You can even glaze an aubergine. Who knew?
Why you’ll love this baked salmon recipe
Where do I start?! Salmon. As an oily fish it’s one of the most nutritious fish out there, but also fairly mild in flavour. Which means most people will eat it. Personally, I love its texture and that it is pink! And, stowaway bones are easy to spot. The glaze. Maple and mustard are an intense combination. Maple is sweet with caramel notes and a hint of woodsmoke while wholegrain mustard has tang and pepper. It’s gentle and punchy all at the same time. Mixed with a little garlic and uplifting dill this glistening glaze coats the salmon sealing in moisture and complimenting the butteryness of the fish. The prep. 5 minutes max. Enough said. The cooking. Not only is the fish cooked in just 10 minutes, it’s done in the oven which means no frying! My favourite! I think I’ve made a pretty good case.
Serving suggestions
This maple syrup glazed salmon is alive with contrast, nothing else on the table should be vying for attention. Unless you’re serving wine, of course. All this flavoursome dish requires is a simple vegetable side and some neat little potatoes. Salmon and lemon are perfect partners, so lemon butter green beans or roasted tenderstem broccoli with lemon vinaigrette bring colour and crunch and another flavour profile to the plate. Simple baby new potatoes served with butter and parsley is an easy win. But you could be more adventurous, especially if serving a salmon side, with delicately flavoured Spring asparagus risotto, or bitey hasselback potatoes.
Storage and leftovers
Using salmon fillets means there’s rarely any food waste. If you’re pushing the boat out and impressing guests with a salmon side, you might have some leftovers on your hands. And that is no bad thing! Cover the cooled glazed fish and refrigerate it for a future luxury lunch: a hot cheesy salmon sandwich.A little more leftover than for one sandwich? Softly stir the pre-cooked fish into cosy salmon chowder or a quick salmon risotto, substituting smoked salmon for the fresh salmon.
More seafood recipes to try
Lemon Butter Cod Smoked Salmon Frittata Crab Cakes with Lemon Garlic Aioli Salmon Piccata in Lemon Caper Sauce
