Maple Spice Salmon: Sweet and Spicy, EASY Baked Salmon Recipe (with Butter Herb Carrots)

We love salmon. Salmon is so good for your body. It’s rich in fatty acids, it’s great for brain health, it’s a high quality source of protein, it has so many nutrients, it’s super versatile… There are so many reasons to make salmon a part of your weekly meal rotation. One of our favorite ways to eat it is this easy baked salmon recipe – we call it Maple Spice Salmon. It’s sweet and spicy, it’s super easy to make, and leftovers are great for breakfast scrambles! (We thought it was weird at first too, but don’t knock it till you try it…)

We love eating this recipe all year long, but it’s especially perfect for Fall or Autumn. It smells like the holiday season and tastes so warm and cozy!

Pictured: Maple Spice Salmon, butter herb carrots, and lightly salted steamed kale with onions.

Here’s what we love about this easy baked salmon recipe:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Simple ingredients
• Sweet and spicy flavors
• Highly versatile – most vegetable side dishes are GREAT with this salmon!
• Clean source of quality fats and protein
• Leftovers are great for lunch in rice bowls or in breakfast scrambles

Plus, this recipe is 100% Nutrifitx Approved, which means you can feel safe and healthy eating this food. Members of the Nutrifitx System can learn how and when to eat this meal to maximize weight loss, boost health benefits, and optimize energy levels! Learn more about how you can accelerate your health journey below…

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Easy Baked Salmon Recipe: Maple Spice Salmon

Maple Spice Salmon

Yield: 4-5 Servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This sweet and spicy salmon recipe is quick, easy, and oh so tasty! We love serving this with steamed kale or collard greens and butter herb carrots. (Also great with baked or mashed sweet potatoes!)

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Ingredients

• Approximately 20 oz Wild Caught Salmon (either 4 or 5 oz fillets)

Spicy Dry Rub Seasoning

• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/8 tsp Organic Paprika
• 1/8 tsp Creole Seasoning
• 1/8 tsp Organic Cayenne Pepper
• Salt/Pepper, to taste

Sweet Maple Glaze

• 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) Maple Syrup
• 3/4 tsp Lime Juice
• 1 tsp Garlic, minced
• 1/8 tsp Organic Paprika
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 (F) and prepare your baking dish. Use either: a glass baking dish (no oil required), or a regular metal pan lined with parchment paper. (We prefer the glass baking dish.)
2. Dry salmon fillets and lay evenly spaced in the bottom of your baking dish (either directly onto the glass dish or on the parchment paper).
3. Add all dry rub seasonings to a small bowl, mixing until well combined. Use either a fork or a whisk for best results.
4. Massage dry rub seasoning blend into the salmon fillets. Concentrate on the tops of the salmon fillets, making sure they are nicely covered. The bottoms of the fillets should be lightly seasoned. (Recommend: Lightly cover entire fillet in dry rub, then use remainder on the tops.)
5. Place in oven for approximately 10 minutes on convection. (If you do not have a convection fan in your oven, you'll need to leave your fish in for 5-10 minutes longer. Make sure to watch them.) The salmon will be partially cooked.
6. While salmon is cooking, prepare your glaze. Add all glaze ingredients into a small to medium bowl, and whisk until well combined.
7. Remove salmon from oven at the end of the first round of baking. With a small spoon, slowly drizzle glaze over each fillet until fully covered. (If you have any glaze left, set aside - you can use this for the optional last step. If you do not have any additional glaze, you can make about 1/2 serving more for the optional final step. The final step makes it crispy and carmelized, but is not necessary.)
8. Return salmon to oven for an additional 10-13 minutes or until cooked through. (If your oven does not have a convection fan, you'll need about 15-18 minutes. Every oven is different, so make sure to watch your salmon closely.)
9. OPTIONAL: Remove salmon from oven, and set oven to broil (low). Drizzle salmon with remaining glaze (or, make 1/2 serving more of glaze), and place under broiler until glaze is carmelized. This will take anywhere from 2-5 minutes depending on your oven. If you aren't sure, opt for a shorter time. Even if the glazed salmon isn't chef-quality-carmelized, it's still going to be delicious!
10. Remove from oven and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Side dishes: butter herb carrots, steamed kale or collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes, quinoa, steamed squash, green beans, side salad, or vegetables of choice.

Leftovers: We love using leftovers for rice bowls and breakfast scrambles! For a rice bowl, simply add fish, rice, and a few veggies. For a breakfast scramble, flake salmon and saute before cooking your eggs/egg whites.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size 5
Amount Per Serving Calories 216Total Fat 5.4gSaturated Fat 1.3gSodium 74mgCarbohydrates 11gSugar 9.6gProtein 29.4g

Nutrition information is based on 5 servings with a single recipe of sweet maple glaze. Nutrition information may vary due to brands used, substitutions, or changes made to recipe.

Butter Herb Carrots

Yield: 4 Servings (1/2 cup each)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A simple side of lightly boiled carrots with butter and herbs. Quick, simple, and loved by everyone!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups Carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
• 2 Tbsp Butter (Hormone Free), grass fed preferred
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Peel and slice carrots. (Chop carrots on a diagonal for bigger pieces.)
2. Put carrots in the bottom of a small saucepan, and add water. Water should almost cover carrots but not completely.
3. Bring water to a boil, cooking until carrots are softened.
4. When ready, strain carrots and add back to saucepan. Add butter, and stir gently until melted.
5. Add chopped parsley, stir gently until evenly distributed.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving Calories 77Total Fat 5.9gSaturated Fat 3.6gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 15.3mgSodium 45.2mgCarbohydrates 6.2gFiber 1.8gSugar 3gProtein 0.7g

Nutrition facts may vary due to changes to recipe, substitutions, or brands used.

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