Sweet Garlic Glazed Salmon
Tender salmon pieces coated in a sweet and savory maple-garlic glaze. A delicious way to get omega-3s into your child's diet.
Ingredients(7)
- 150g skinless salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Steamed rice and vegetables for serving
Instructions(9 steps)
- 1
Cut salmon into bite-size pieces (about 1-inch cubes).
- 2
Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 4
Add salmon pieces and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden.
- 5
Pour maple garlic sauce over the salmon.
- 6
Cook for another 2 minutes, gently turning salmon to coat in the glaze.
- 7
Sauce should become sticky and coat the salmon.
- 8
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 9
Serve over rice with steamed vegetables.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids for brain development
- -High-quality protein for growing bodies
- -Maple syrup provides natural energy
- -Garlic has immune-boosting properties
Age Appropriateness
Perfect for 3-4 year olds. The sweet glaze makes salmon irresistible even to fish-hesitant children.
Introduction Tip
If your child has not had fish before, start with just one or two small pieces alongside familiar foods. The sweet flavor usually wins them over.