3-Ingredient Maple-Cardamom Salmon

Name: 3-Ingredient Maple-Cardamom Salmon
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1½ pound salmon fillet; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 bunch dill sprigs

A delicate salmon fillet glazed with a sweet and aromatic mixture of maple syrup and cardamom, then slow-baked to perfection. This simple yet elegant dish pairs the rich flavor of salmon with warm spices and optional fresh dill.

4 servings

1 hr

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons olive oil
•2 tablespoons maple syrup
•1 teaspoon ground cardamom
•1½ pound salmon fillet
•2 teaspoons kosher salt
•1 bunch dill sprigs

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 275°F. Whisk oil, maple syrup, and cardamom in a small bowl. Place salmon in a large baking dish and brush with cardamom syrup on all sides. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
30 min
2.
Season each side of salmon with 1 tsp. salt. Bake until salmon is firm but still pink in the center, 22-25 minutes (if you prefer salmon more well done, cook an additional 5 minutes).
25 min
3.
Flake salmon into large pieces and arrange on a platter. Top with dill, if using.
5 min