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.