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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Maple Sesame Salmon

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

    Maple Sesame Salmon

    Published Feb 17, 2013 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 7 Comments

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    Salmon is brain food, and I need brain food.

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    I've had a reputation for losing things ever since I was little. When my friends and I used to get dropped off at the mall by our parents, I would leave my purse in one of the stores every time.  It was expected. I'm that kind of paradoxical person that's responsibly irresponsible and unorganized. Somehow I make it work.

    I swear everyday I put something down and can't remember where I put it. I spend twenty minutes looking for sunglasses that are on my head. I search my entire apartment for my hairbrush that fell under my bed when I brushed my hair five minutes ago. I leave the salt in the fridge.

    And without fail, I leave my apartment only to come back twenty seconds later to get whatever I forgot. Phone, purse, food, whatever.  Thank god for the hook to hang my keys, or else I would never be able to drive.

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    Salmon to the rescue.

    I try to switch up my proteins throughout the week. Something with tofu a couple nights, then maybe some bean burgers or lentil soup, then some kind of fish dish. I love this salmon because it really is super easy. Before I go to bed, I take it out of the package, stick it in a Tupperware and defrost it until dinner the next day. Then I whisk together the marinade and let it work its magic for as much time as I have (30 minutes is fine). Pop it in the oven and voila, dinner is served.

    I've mentioned before that I love Target's frozen wild salmon fillets. They really do make dinner a breeze.

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    Trader Joe's is a great place to shop for this recipe because they sell toasted sesame oil  and rice vinegar for under three dollars. The sesame oil really makes the dish, so I don't recommend subbing a different oil. I've tried it with olive oil and it isn't nearly as delicious as the sesame version.

    Maple Sesame Salmon

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    Maple Sesame Salmon

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 30 mins
    • Cook Time: 12 mins
    • Total Time: 42 mins
    • Yield: 2 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 4-6oz salmon fillets
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil (I use Trader Joe's)
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or agave
    • ¾ tbsp rice vinegar
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

    Instructions

    1. Whisk together marinade ingredients.
    2. Place salmon in a ziploc bag. Pour in marinade. Move around salmon and marinade until evenly distributed throughout salmon. Place baggie in fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    4. Pour contents of baggie into a baking dish, including extra marinade (I used an 8" by 8" pan). Bake for about 12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

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    Kale chips on the side, obviously. Devour and enjoy!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    2. Kathy @FoodWineThyme says

      February 22, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      I am the same way, I can think of something and a second later forget what I was thinking about. I need brain food. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        February 22, 2013 at 2:52 pm

        I think we could all use some more brain food!

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    3. Sally says

      February 19, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      How perfect! I have a pack of that EXACT salmon from target in my freezer right now. πŸ˜‰

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      • Alexis says

        February 20, 2013 at 12:14 am

        Is is not the easiest and bestest quick dinner EVER? Love.

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    4. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      February 18, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      LOL I am a forgetter too. Did I just make that word up?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 19, 2013 at 1:59 pm

        Forgetter is totally a word. I would know, I am one.

        Reply

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