Maple Glazed Salmon

I don’t often eat fish, but when I get the chance to cook salmon, I always get excited at the prospect of pairing the fish with new flavors. This time I thought I would add a little bit of sweet to the savory of the salmon, so I concocted this maple based glaze.

Of course this fish can be prepared myriad ways: on the stove, in the oven, on the grill. I prefer to pan fry my fish so I can keep a close eye on its cooking to ensure it is not over cooked and dry.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh salmon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced

1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on medium-low heat.
2. In a small dish, mix together the garlic, maple, teriyaki, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side down. Cook for about 4 minutes.
4. Flip the salmon in the pan with a spatula and carefully remove and discard the skin.
5. Place a spoonful of the maple glaze on the top of the fish and spread it with the back side of the spoon.
6. Flip the fish and repeat adding/spreading of the glaze on this side of the fish.
7. Cook for an additional minute, then flip, and cook for one more minute.
8. Serve warm with lemon slices as garnish.