Maple-Glazed Salmon

Name: Maple-Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

I have a few good recipes for family-favorite, heart-healthy salmon, but this one is always a hit. I serve it this way at least once a week and sometimes more! —David Krisko of Becker, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring the grapefruit juice, vinegar, syrup and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer 2 tablespoons to a small bowl; add oil. Set remaining glaze aside.
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; place skin side down on grill rack. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes, basting occasionally with maple-oil mixture. Drizzle with reserved 2 Tbsp. glaze. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 266 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Maple-Glazed Salmon in Light & Tasty April/May 2007

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delowenstein

Mar 17, 2017

This recipe is GREAT! I used orange juice since I cannot have grapefruit juice due to medical restrictions. I did not have regular olive oil, so I used extra-virgin olive oil. I also broiled fish up to 20 minutes and fork-tested it for doneness. These were the only 2 changes!
I_Fortuna

Mar 17, 2016

This is the only way I love salmon anymore. I was spoiled by Gaucho grill in California that serves their salmon with a sweet glaze. LOL : )
readerboehm

Sep 2, 2015

Absolutely outstanding. Super easy to make. The glaze is thinner than we expected but any thicker would have been too sweet. We used grapefruit juice... Just remember fish should only cook to internal temperature of 140 degrees.
kdots14

Oct 21, 2013

This was delicious! I didn't have any grapefruit juice on hand, so I substituted orange juice as other reviewers did. Really good, will make again!
Cor2416

Nov 9, 2011

My whole family loved this! We have medical restrictions on grapfruit, so I substituted orange juice and it was SO good! My 4 and 6 year old LOVED it!
Belinda9652

Mar 3, 2011

My family and company love this recipe.
Luvs2Bake411

May 24, 2010

My favorite salmon recipe is super easy. I mix equal parts balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and maple syrup in a resealable bag and add salmon filets to marinate for about 10 minutes. Then grill or broil until flaky. Super simple and tastes great.
CDoehrmann

May 24, 2010

YUCK! Boring and flavorless!
cheeriogirl

Apr 2, 2010

My husband and I both loved this recipe--will definitely make again.
myz28

Sep 16, 2009

This recipe sounds great but, what else can i use in place of the grapefruit juice ? i can not have it cause of the medicine i take for cholesterol