3-Ingredient Maple-Cardamom Salmon

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

Ingredients

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

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 3.

    Flake salmon into large pieces and arrange on a platter. Top with dill, if using.

    5 min