Maple and beet marinated salmon

The surprising mix of beets, maple and fennel turns this recipe into a really incredible weekday meal!

Pro tip: we suggest you marinate everything in a large Ziploc-type plastic bag so that the salmon marinate evenly.

Maple and beet marinated salmon

  • Servings : 4
  • Preparation : 15 minutes + 2 - 24 hours
  • Cooking : 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) water
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
  • 30 ml (2 tbspo) white balsamic vinegar
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh dill, chopped or 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground dill
  • 2 fennels, cut into wedges or thinly sliced
  • 1 leek, cut lengthwise and washed well
  • 4 cooked beets, peeled and cut into quarters
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 800 g (1 ¾ lb) salmon fillet, skinless

Methods

  1. Mix all the ingredients together (including the leek, beets and fennel) and marinate the fish for at least 2 hours. Ideal, 24 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the salmon on the baking sheet first, then sprinkle with the vegetables.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork
  5. Serve with wild rice.
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