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Maple Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy (and The Fresh 20)

Maple glazed salmon with bok choy sheet pan recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to make. The maple syrup and soy sauce glaze takes this dish to the next level, and your family will be requesting it over and over.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy

Most of us want to improve our diet, health and over all well-being, especially this time of year, and fish is one way to do it. This maple glazed salmon is a step in the right direction.

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maple glazed salmon with bok choy and rice

There’s no reason not to start eating healthier any time of year, so don’t be dissuaded if you’re reading this recipe in October! You can always take baby steps, which is easier than massive changes all at once. What about skipping just one unhealthy item at the grocery store? Or cut down the amount of that “less-than-heathy-product” which you usually buy; every little step helps.

raw salmon pieces
Wild-caught Atlantic salmon.

Want to eat more fish? Put it on your grocery list and buy it after finding a recipe you want to make (hint: like this one)!  One tiny step at a time, one better decision each day, one healthier choice (even once a week), all adds up!

maple glazed salmon with bok choy and rice

This marvelous maple glazed salmon sheet pan recipe is not mine. All the credit goes to my phenomenal friend Melissa Lanz from The Fresh 20. However, this beautiful photo is by her wonderful husband and fabulous photographer, Trent Lanz. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Trent Lanz maple glazed salmon photo
Courtesy of The Fresh 20 Cookbook (photo by Trent Lanz)

If you think I’m overdoing the superlative adjectives with this couple–I’m not. They are two of the most inspiring people you could ever meet! I’ve wanted to share one of Melissa’s recipes and tell you about The Fresh 20 for years, but somehow I just never got around to it (shame on me).

Here is a photo of Melissa and Trent, with their boys, from quite a few years ago. They still look the same, but their boys are strapping teenagers now!

Lanz family photo
The Lanz Family.

Melissa Lanz

Without writing an epic, suffice it to say that I admire Melissa immensely. She has helped me to grow my knowledge of the business world, and extended such helpful advice which has provided me with opportunities beyond my imagination. I will be forever grateful.

Melissa is incredibly talented, a phenomenal businesswoman, wonderful mother and wife, and fabulous friend (this I know firsthand)! Did I mention that she’s also a cookbook author, presenter, workshop and conference leader, passive income coach, and sought-after speaker?

maple glazed salmon with bok choy on tray

If you’ve ever seen my British apple pie post, the actual pie in the photos is one that I made for Melissa as a thank you when I had just started my site. She had given me some advice which was beyond helpful, and I wanted to show my appreciation. You know me, I do it with food. That pie led to me catering her book launch party, and we’ve been good friends ever since! 

British Apple Pie on a window sill

The Fresh 20

Melissa is the founder of The Fresh 20. What is The Fresh 20? I’ll let Melissa tell you in her own words.

The Fresh 20 is a meal planning service, created for busy families and singles who want to eat fresh, healthy meals, and save time and money. Our meal plans rely on simple, healthy, homemade lunches and dinners using just 20 fresh, seasonal ingredients per week.      – M. Lanz

Sounds great, right? That’s because it is!  This maple glazed salmon with bok choy is exactly the sort of deliciously healthy recipe you will come to expect from Melissa and The Fresh 20.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy

If you’re like me, you may not every have even had bok choy before. I discovered it only a few years ago when my friend Valentina brought it to a get together, and it’s become one of my very favorite greens!

drizzling oil on bok choy

I love it roasted, steamed, made into chips, in soups, and almost any other way you can give it to me! It’s a beautiful vegetable, too. The Fresh 20 menu plan and cookbook will introduce you to fruits and vegetables, you may have never heard of, but will discover you adore. This maple glazed salmon recipe is just one example of the types of recipes you’ll receive.

bok choy and salmon

The Fresh 20 Cookbook

the fresh 20 cookbook

You can buy The Fresh 20 Cookbook or check out the different options of meal plans (e.g. classic, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and more) which start at as little as $1.50 a week! (One dollar and fifty cents, not a typo!) 

This is just one of the many recipes Melissa and her team create for her subscribers to help them navigate to a healthier lifestyle. Go follow her on Instagram for a taste of The Fresh 20 on social media.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy and rice

Maple Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy
Sheet Pan Recipe

Recipe slightly adapted from The Fresh 20 Cookbook by Melissa Lanz         serves 2

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Prepare the Maple Glaze

Pour the ingredients into a small pot then whisk together.

making maple soy glaze

Simmer for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken into a syrup.

simmering the sauce

Remove from heat and set aside.

pouring sauce from a spoon

Prepare the Salmon and Bok Choy

Put the salmon on an oiled tray (or foil lined tray, oiled). Using tongs with this recipe is recommended. Season with salt and pepper.

tongs placing salmon on a tray

Drizzle the bok choy with the oil.

drizzling oil on bok choy

Brush over each half.

brushing oil on bok choy

Cook the Maple Glazed Salmon and Bok Choy

Place the prepared salmon and bok choy in the oven under the broiler for 5 minutes.

salmon and bok choy on a tray

Brush the salmon with some glaze and return to the broiler for another few minutes.

glazing salmon

Remove the tray from the broiler when the fish and bok choy are ready.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy

Add more sauce before serving.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy

Serve the Maple Glazed Salmon and Boy Choy

Put a piece of salmon on each of two plates. Add two pieces of baby bok choy and some brown rice or risotto.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy and rice

Enjoy the maple glazed salmon while it’s hot.

maple glazed salmon with bok choy and rice

Love seafood? Try my pasta with shrimp and scallops recipe, too!

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maple glazed salmon with bok choy

Maple Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
A super quick and tasty salmon recipe that's healthy and nutritious.
4.9 from 13 votes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup maple syrup (pure, no imitation)
  • cup soy sauce (or gluten free tamari)
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 heaping tsp fresh ginger grated
  • tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 12 oz salmon (2 pieces, wild-caught fresh or frozen)
  • tsp sea salt to taste
  • tsp black pepper freshly ground to taste
  • 2 heads baby bok choy cleaned and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more to oil the tray)

Instructions


  • Place a rack 5 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil (if desired) then oil the foil or tray.
  • Prepare the maple glaze by putting the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cayenne into a small pot then whisk together.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken into a syrup.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the salmon and bok choy by putting the salmon on the oiled tray and seasoning with the salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the bok choy with the oil. Brush over each half.
  • Place the prepared salmon and bok choy in the oven under the broiler for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the salmon with some glaze and return to the broiler for another 2 or 3 minutes. You can choose to remove the bok choy, or continue to cook it alongside the fish, depending on your preference.
  • Remove the tray from the broiler when the fish and bok choy are ready.
  • Glaze the salmon with more sauce before serving.
  • Place one piece of fish on each of two plates, add two pieces of bok choy and serve with brown rice or risotto.

Notes

  • Cooking time for the salmon depends on the thickness of the fish. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1.035mg | Potassium: 967mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg

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4.85 from 13 votes (13 ratings without comment)

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8 Comments

  1. Salmon is my go-to fish during the week. I like your Asian twist and do enjoy Bok Choy so I will be picking up both this week to make this.

  2. Thank you for sharing Melissa’s recipe! Everything about it is just perfect… Salmon and bok choy are a great combination, and I really like the sweet and salty glaze. Luckily, salmon is one of the few fish that we can find easily during Covid.

  3. This is fabulous. I love all of the photos! Salmon is just so pretty. I love the glaze, with a slight Asian twist. I’ll be making this version of salmon for sure, although I can’t find baby bok choy where I live, sadly. Happy New Year!