3-Ingredient Maple-Cardamom Salmon

From the kitchen of Carly

Maple and cardamom create an unexpectedly sophisticated glaze for salmon that's foolproof and elegant. Low oven heat keeps the fish buttery and pink inside while the spice adds warmth and complexity. This works for weeknight dinner or impressing guests.

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Servings
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Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 11 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 11 (1 1/2-pound) skin-on salmon fillet
  • 12 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1Dill sprigs (for serving; optional)

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.

  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).

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