Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 wild-caught salmon fillets, (4 - 5 oz. each (120- 150 gm each))
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp bourbon (or whiskey)
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp dried dill, (or 2 tsp fresh dill)
  • lemon slices f (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Thoroughly pat the salmon dry. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  • Whisk maple syrup, bourbon, mustard, lemon juice and dill and set this glaze aside.
  • Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. When oil begins to ripple, carefully add salmon fillets, skin side up. Sear for 2 minutes, then turn and sear on the other side for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Pour bourbon-maple glaze over the salmon. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10 minutes or just until fish flakes slightly with a fork. Do not overcook.
  • Arrange on plates or serving platter. Drizzle with pan juices, garnish with lemon slices and serve right away.