The Joy of Food

Friday, July 22, 2011

Maple-Basted Salmon

Ingredients
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. bourbon
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. cider vinegar
4 boneless, skinless Alaskan salmon fillets (6 oz. each)
salt and black pepper

Directions
1. Preheat grill to high and brush grate with oil
2. Combine maple syrup, bourbon, butter, and vinegar in a small saucepan on the stove top; boil over medium-high heat until thickened (about 3 minutes).
3. Season fillets with salt and pepper.
4. Grill fillets, covered for 3 minutes.
5. Flip fillets, baste with maple glaze and grill until firm to the touch (approx. 2-3 minutes more)
6. Baste fillets again before serving.
 (4 servings)