We love grilled and barbecue recipes. There’s nothing like delicious Red Pepper & Kale Beef Burgers or Spicy Grilled Shrimp w/ Pineapple Sauce to celebrate the summer season! But there are also those summer days that are busy, and dinner needs to get on the table fast. That’s where this easy-to-make Maple Barbecue Salmon recipe comes in! Here’s what we’re loving about it:
- It can be made in the oven.
- Simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Only 25 minutes total to make this recipe!
- Healthy and delicious.
If you’ve been stuck in a boring salmon rut and need something flavorful for dinner tonight, then this yummy barbecue salmon recipe is for you!
Ingredients
We used regular barbecue sauce for this recipe. If you’re looking for something that’s a bit healthier (with less sugar), then this healthy barbecue sauce is a great alternative!
How to make Maple Barbecue Salmon
Making this Maple Barbecue Salmon recipe is incredibly easy!
- Place the salmon filets skin side down on a baking sheet.
- Mix the sauce together.
- Brush or drizzle the sauce over the filets.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes!
The key to this barbecue salmon recipe is the sauce. It helps keep moisture in for perfectly flaky salmon with a smoky, tangy, and lightly sweet flavor!
Tip: Want to become an expert at cooking salmon? Learn everything you need to know in The Ultimate Guide To Salmon!
What to serve barbecue salmon with
There are so many ways to serve barbecue salmon. We love making a healthy weeknight dinner out of it by serving it with roasted asparagus and fluffy quinoa! Here are a few other side options:
- Simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad
- Easy Quinoa Salad
- Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad
- Healthy Mac & Cheese
More salmon recipes you’ll love
- Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
- 30-Minute Blackened Salmon Tacos
- Spicy Salmon Tacos
- Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe
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Maple Barbecue Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pat the salmon filets dry and place skin side down on a baking sheet.
- Mix the olive oil, barbecue sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper together until smooth.
- Brush or drizzle the sauce over the salmon filets.
- Bake the salmon for about 15-20 minutes, or until flaky.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- We used regular barbecue sauce for this recipe. If you’re looking for something that’s a bit healthier (with less sugar), then this healthy barbecue sauce is a great alternative!
Coralia Varga says:
I always thought that maple goes really well with bacon but come to think of it, it must be incredible with salmon too. This is a fantastic idea. I’m a huge quinoa lover also!
Marwin Brown says:
Love this dinner recipe, what a unique combination of flavors!
Mikayla says:
This was just what we needed for a midweek dinner, I get so tired of lemon on salmon and this sauce was really easy and tasted great.
Pam Greer says:
I love easy recipes like this, they are perfect for weeknight meals!! This is going into regular rotation!
Denise says:
What a delicious and easy dinner to make! This recipe will be made often, my family loved it!
Erin says:
I don’t even know how to grill so I love this oven-baked version. It sounds so easy, too! The maple sounds extra delicious.
Tammy says:
Ooh that glaze is perfect! I love how simple this dish is. I’ve never used bbq sauce on salmon before so that is something new to try 😀
Kari says:
It is so nice that this does not involve standing over a hot grill and is perfect for a weeknight recipe.
Tatiana says:
This was our dinner yesterday, and we couldn’t bring ourselves to stop eating! So good! I’ll be doing a lot of it this summer!
Linda says:
I’m a salmon fan and love cooking it any and all ways. This easy oven-baked salmon was a winner at dinner. We usually grill it but on rainy days like we’ve had lately this was a great alternative.It came out moist, flaky and with tons of flavor. I served it with corn on the cob and cauliflower tots.
Eva says:
What a fantastic recipe this was! I always go with my trusted soy sauce+honey combination and I literally was, as you put it, stuck in a salmon rut. The barbecue sauce was a game changer! Will make it again!
Angela says:
Oh my, this sounds so amazing!!! I love the combo with the maple syrup, can’t wait to try it!!!
Natalie says:
Such a easy dinner recipe. So healthy too. I love how you added maple syrup. Must give this recipe a try. I’m a huge fan of salmon.
Deborah Brooks says:
Never would have thought of using BBQ sauce on salmon! How interesting will definitely give it a try
Rachel says:
This is one dish I really miss from restaurants. But I’ll definitely try making it at home! Thank you for sharing.