Maple glazed salmon
Maple glazed salmon is a flavorful dish featuring salmon fillets coated with a sweet and savory maple syrup glaze, emblematic of Canadian culinary traditions. It highlights the use of local ingredients like wild salmon and pure maple syrup, reflecting the country's natural resources and Indigenous influences.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- to taste
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Canadian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
This dish originates from Canadian Indigenous peoples who used maple syrup as a sweetener and salmon as a staple protein, later adapted into contemporary Canadian cuisine celebrating regional flavors.
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