A timeless preparation featuring tender salmon fillets topped with a sweet-tart apple glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This elegant dish balances the richness of salmon with the bright flavors of apples and herbs.
Serve immediately while the apple glaze is warm and fragrant for best flavor and texture. Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or wild rice pilaf.
For a sweeter glaze, substitute honey for half the maple syrup. Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead; reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 4 Salmon fillets, skin removed (6 oz each)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples (medium)
- 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 4 Salmon fillets, skin removed (6 oz each)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples (medium)
- 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Equipment: baking sheet, parchment paper
Prepare the apples
Core and dice the apples (2 medium) into 1/4-inch pieces, leaving skin on.
Equipment: knife, cutting board
Combine glaze ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine diced apples (2 medium), apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp), honey (2 tbsp), minced garlic (2 cloves), and thyme (1 tsp).
Equipment: small saucepan
Cook the apple glaze
Cook the apple mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are slightly softened.
Equipment: small saucepan
Finish the glaze
Remove from heat.
Stir in Dijon mustard (1 tbsp) and butter (1 tbsp) until melted and combined.
Equipment: small saucepan
Season the salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry.
Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Equipment: paper towels
Prepare salmon for baking
Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush tops with olive oil (1 tbsp).
Equipment: baking sheet, brush
Add the glaze
Spoon the apple glaze evenly over each salmon fillet.
Equipment: spoon
Bake the salmon
Bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Equipment: oven, fork, thermometer
Rest the salmon
Remove from oven and let rest before serving.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Serve immediately while the apple glaze is warm and fragrant for best flavor and texture
- • Pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or wild rice pilaf
- • Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead; reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes before serving
- • For a sweeter glaze, substitute honey for half the maple syrup
- • Store cooked salmon covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving
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