Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 12 oz Alaska salmon filets ((2-6 ounce filets))
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cherries ((See Note 1))
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instruction

  • Pit the fresh cherries, or if frozen, thaw and mince. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan mix together the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Rub Alaska salmon filets on both sides with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • In a hot grill pan add the Alaska salmon and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes depending on thickness. Baste each side with the maple cherry sauce to glaze after turning.
  • Serve over steamed rice and the remaining maple cherry sauce on top.