Maple Salmon

In an effort to eat healthier, we've been experimenting with salmon.  Personally, I LOVE salmon.  My husband was not so keen on the idea.  I grew up in Washington state and I've had great salmon.  He grew up in New Mexico and had not ever had great salmon.  I've been trying to change his mind.  This is the recipe that we experimented with.  It had a subtle sweetness to it but it did need something a bit more savory/salty added to it.  We will tweak the recipe next time.  This is a good base recipe that I found at Allrecipes

1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound salmon

In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper. 

Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once. 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork. 

***It should be noted that fish should NOT marinate for more than 30 minutes**