Name: Candied Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 fillets salmon; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp ground pepper; 0.5 cup pecans; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp coconut aminos

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Candied Salmon

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Ingredients

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Instructions

First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with sea salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine pecans, maple syrup and coconut aminos. Stir to combine.

Place salmon fillets in a large baking dish.

Pour pecan mixture over salmon fillets.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.

Finally, remove from oven and serve!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Salmon Thoroughly 🎯
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure the glaze caramelizes properly and creates a beautiful, sticky coating rather than steaming the fish.
Toast Your Pecans First 🥜
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before chopping and adding to the glaze to unlock their rich, deep flavors and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Balance Your Glaze Ratio ⚖️
Mix maple syrup and coconut aminos at a 3:1 ratio to achieve the perfect sweet-and-savory balance without overwhelming the delicate salmon flavor with saltiness.
Brush Glaze in Final Minutes 🖌️
Apply the maple pecan glaze only in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to prevent burning while allowing it to caramelize and stick beautifully to the salmon's surface.
Check Doneness by Flaking 🍽️
Test salmon for doneness by gently pressing the thickest part with a fork—it should flake easily but still appear slightly translucent in the center for optimal moisture and texture.