Pepper-Crusted Maple-Glazed Salmon

Courtesy Bob Blumer, Surreal Gourmet

Show: The Surreal GourmetEpisode: Slammin' Salmon Extravaganza

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (21)

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Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 24 min
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 41 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper (Grind it yourself, or purchase "cracked" pepper at your grocery store)
1/2 teaspoon peanut (or other vegetable) oil, or a spritz of oil spray

Directions

In a re-sealable bag or a small deep bowl, mix maple syrup and soy sauce. Arrange fillets so that marinade completely covers fish. Marinate in the refrigerator for as long possible (a minimum of 4 hours, but ideally 24 hours to do it justice).

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Rub oil on a 10 by 10-inch sheet of aluminum foil.

Place pepper on a small plate. Remove salmon from marinade and pat topside only into cracked pepper to coat. Place fillets, pepper side up, on foil.

Bake on the top rack of the oven for approximately 7 minutes. (Syrup may cause fish to smoke when cooking, do not be alarmed.) Salmon can also be grilled directly over hot coals for about 3 minutes per side. But do not even think about using a microwave. Avoid overcooking the fillets. Salmon is best when the color has turned to a pale pink, but the fish is still moist throughout. Serve immediately on warmed plates.

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recipe Pepper-Crusted Maple-Glazed Salmon
Philip San Antonio, TX 10-14-2009
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Very Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fantastic. Every oven is different-For mine I added about 4 minutes checking every two to be sure it was flaky but still... moist. Marinated for 24 hours. Very flavorful and easy to cook.Read more
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Karly Conway, AR 03-30-2009
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Easy and AMAZING !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a college student and NOT a cook whatsoever but this dish was super easy to make & impressive as well ! I've made it... several times now and I would recommend not using near as much pepper as the recipe suggests, that much pepper overtakes the great sweet/sour taste of the marinade. Also agree with the people who say to extend the cooking time AND to marinade as long as possible. I usually marinade over 24 hours, the taste is just that much better!Read more
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Rachel Scottsdale, AZ 10-01-2008
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Easiest and Tastiest Salmon Recipe in the WORLD!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ive made this dish a million times and it impresses everyone who eats it. It is sweet and peppery and tastes great with... broiled potatoes. Ill continue making this dish till I die. But marinate this as long as a possible. It really makes a difference!Read more
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paula Westland, MI 07-15-2007
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Awesome!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husband saw this on the program and said I had to make it for him! It was awesome, we share this recipe with everyone!... Salmon is moist and tender and delicious!Read more
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Anonymous 02-25-2007
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We love this recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is easy and delicious. My husband and I both love it.
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DAVE Danbury, CT 01-02-2007
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A company pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy, but so impressive. Nobody ever guesses that you didn't spend any time creating this wonderful dish.