Oven Baked Cedar Planked Maple Glazed Salmon

Adding salmon to your diet is a delicious way to boost your health. This nutrient-dense fish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and reduce inflammation. With its high protein content and essential vitamins, salmon not only strengthens muscles but also enhances brain function for overall well-being. This dish is surprisingly easy to make and comes together in a snap.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• Juice from 1/2 orange
• 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• Dash of red chili flakes (optional)
• 4 Wild Alaskan salmon filets (about 4 oz. each)
• 4 cedar planks soaked in water for at least 1 hour

Instructions

1. Soak the cedar plank for at least an hour in water. (You can place it in a baking dish, covered with water and topped with another baking dish to weigh it down.)
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
3. Combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame and coconut oil in a medium saucepan. Boil gently for five to 10 minutes until reduced down and syrupy. Reserve some of the sauce in another dish for serving.
4. Place the salmon, skin side down, on the soaked cedar plank and place the plank on a rimmed baking sheet to prevent dripping.
5. Brush the salmon with the sauce and place in the oven.
6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. (You can baste the salmon with additional sauce while baking.)
7. Be sure to clean your cedar plank with soap and water after use.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4

Nutrition information per serving: (For one filet of salmon)