Recipe Details
Ingredients
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¼cupmaple syrup
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1mediumjalapeño, cut in half width-wise
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1clovegarlic, minced
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1tablespoonrice wine vinegar
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½teaspoonsalt
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⅛teaspoonblack pepper
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2(6 ounce) filletssalmon fillets
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salt and pepper to taste
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2teaspoonsmaple syrup
Cooking Directions
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Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 of the jalapeño pepper, garlic, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a mini food processor or small blender jar; blend until smooth.
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Place salmon fillets in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade on top, seal, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and let the bag sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry. Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season with additional salt and pepper. Slice remaining jalapeno pepper thinly and place on top of salmon.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush 2 teaspoons maple syrup onto the fillets and return to the hot oven. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
Use center-cut salmon fillets that are approximately 1-inch thick. The marinade only has a hint of heat, so double the jalapeno if desired.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe2 | |
| Calories366 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g |
13% |
| Saturated Fat 2g |
11% |
| Cholesterol 75mg |
25% |
| Sodium 733mg |
32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32g |
12% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
| Total Sugars 28g |
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| Protein 36g |
72% |
| Vitamin C 5mg |
5% |
| Calcium 96mg |
7% |
| Iron 2mg |
9% |
| Potassium 713mg |
15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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