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Maple Salmon with Peach Salsa

Maple salmon with peach salsa pairs a caramelized maple glaze with a fresh, chunky peach salsa for a bright summer dinner. Pan-seared until cooked through, then topped with vivid peach, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon fillets
  • 24 oz salmon fillets
Maple glaze
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
Peach salsa
  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.1 salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the peach salsa
  1. Combine diced peaches, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl, then stir until evenly mixed. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve for a fresher bite.
Make the maple glaze
  1. Mix pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and olive oil together in a small bowl until glossy and smooth. Keep it ready for brushing during cooking.
Cook the maple glazed salmon
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then brush generously all over with the maple glaze. Make sure every surface is coated for a caramelized crust.
Pan-sear
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then place the salmon in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with the remaining glaze as you cook, until cooked through and caramelized with browned edges.
Serve
  1. Place the salmon on plates and pile the peach salsa generously on top. Serve with rice or salad and add extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Pro tip: chill the peach salsa while the salmon cooks so the flavors stay bright and the salsa stays chunky; refrigerate in a sealed container up to 2 days. Freeze not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce added salt to keep it lower in sodium.