Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce pairs tender, flaky fish with a glossy glaze that balances sweet maple, savory soy, and warm notes of garlic and ginger. Marinated briefly, then gently grilled, it delivers a succulent bite with a subtle char—perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a simple outdoor cookout.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow container with a tight-fitting lid, mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt. Set the salmon in the container, flesh-side down, then seal it. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. After it is hot, reduce one side to low heat.
- 3
Put the salmon, skin-side down, over the low-heat side of the preheated grill and close the lid. Cook, basting once with the reserved marinade, until it flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. To remove, slide a spatula between the salmon and the skin to lift it from the grill.
- Calories 326.93 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 33.23 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 31.11 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.34 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.28 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.54 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1366.95 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 17.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 535.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 22.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Maple Syrup. Each serving provides about 326.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Maple Syrup, Salmon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce healthy?
- Grilled Salmon with Maple Syrup and Soy Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 326.93 calories and 33.23 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1366.95 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.28 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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