Maple-Glazed Salmon With Pickled Cucumber Recipe

Name: Maple-Glazed Salmon With Pickled Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/2 small red onion, sliced; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Olive oil cooking spray; 1 pound skinless salmon fillet; 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
1 pound skinless salmon fillet
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

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Combine vinegar and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Add cucumber and onion. Cool to room temperature, stirring, 25 minutes.
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Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl. Add fennel and olive oil, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Preheat broiler. Line a shallow baking pan with foil; coat lightly with olive oil cooking spray. Arrange the salmon in a single layer on the pan. Combine the maple syrup and remaining ingredients; spread onto salmon. Broil salmon for 6 minutes or until just cooked through. Portion into 4 servings. Divide the salad among 4 plates; top with salmon.
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced, 1/2 small red onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Maple-Glazed Salmon With Pickled Cucumber falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Maple-Glazed Salmon With Pickled Cucumber

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