Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet maple syrup with savory garlic, creating a flavorful salmon feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salmon fillets
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Seasonal vegetables (e.g., asparagus, zucchini, bell peppers)
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Broth or cream (optional)
- Maple syrup for glazing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Pat dry the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and wash your veggies.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until it shimmers.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Cook onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the salmon: Gently place salmon fillets skin side down and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes.
- Make the maple glaze: Drizzle maple syrup over the fillets; add broth or cream if desired.
- Flip the salmon: Carefully turn the fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, adding veggies around them.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chosen herbs.
Notes
Serve with a lemon wedge for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, maple garlic, quick dinner, healthy recipe, family meal