Grilled Maple Glazed Salmon

5 from 1 vote

The fresh pink fish is doused in a syrup-sweet and chilli-laced marinade before being seared and infused with woody smoke on the grill.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Marinating Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: maple glazed salmon

Servings: people

Cut the salmon filet into 4-5 equal pieces or use the pre-cut pieces. In a large shallow pan combine the maple syrup, garlic powder, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, dried chilli flakes and salt.
Place the salmon pieces in the marinade skin side up and let it marinate for at least 1 hour but 2 hours will be better.
Pre-heat the grill to 450F, clean the grill and coat the grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Place the salmon pieces skin side down and grill for 4 minutes with the BBQ lid closed. Then open the lid and carefully turn the salmon pieces over and grill for 3 minutes longer or until he fish looks opaque and flakes easily.
While the salmon is grilling scrape the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and continue simmering it until it turns into a syrupy glaze. Brush the glaze on the cooked salmon.

Fresh will grill better than defrosted salmon. If defrosted, the salmon can lose some of its structure and break apart on the grill.
Use a genuine This is an affiliate link.maple syrup rather than a corn syrup-based pancake syrup.
Fresh garlic can catch fire and burn on the grill, so garlic powder is the best option for the marinade.
Be sure the grill is cleaned and seasoned with oil to prevent the fish from sticking.