Maple Balsamic Salmon

Here we go with another great salmon recipe. With the grilling season in full force (I am ignoring the threatened frost for this evening . . . my life is all about ignoring things and hoping that they will go away) I've been looking for some wonderful salmon recipes to try on the BBQ. I found this recipe somewhere out there on the net and tried it last week. The recipe is a bit similar to one that Anne from Slow Travel shared with me a few months back.

It was easy to pull together . . . in fact, the whole thing was over with in less than an hour - including the marinating. That alone ensures that this recipe qualifies as perfect week-night fare.

Then we tasted it - WOW!

I do believe that this was the best salmon we have ever cooked. I liked the way the syrup caramelized on the salmon as it grilled. The flavour was complex and the salmon had a delicious smoky flavour from the grill. This is certainly something that we will make again.

Maple Balsamic Salmon

2 salmon fillets
2 T olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 c real maple syrup
1 t crushed garlic
1 t grainey mustard

Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients (oil through to mustard)

Place the salmon fillets in a slahhow non-reactive dish. Pour half of the marinade over top (reserve the remainder for basting while grilling).

Heat the BBQ to medium-hot. Place the salmon fillets on oiled gill. Cook for about 4 minutes.

Flip the fillets. Baste. Cook for 3 minutes.

Flip the fillets again. Baste. Cook for until done.

The salmon is done when the flesh starts to flake.

Remove from the BBQ, brush with remaining sauce.

Serve immediately.

Comments

[Laura]

Great timing Jerry. I'm planning on making salmon for company on Wednesday and was searching around for a new way to do it! Cheers, L

[sandrac]

Jerry, that looks so good! I just bought some new maple syrup for guests; I have to give this a try!

[sandi @ the whistlestop cafe]

I am stingy with my Canadian maple syrup... but I will give this a try!

[Sherrie]

This looks delicious I will try this one soon. We eat salmon every week so this will come in handy and it's so quick. Thanks.

[nancyhol]

I made your salmon recipe for dinner tonight, and it was delicious!

Thank you! I know I can always count on you for good recipes!

[Barb Cabot]

Hi Jerry, I'm just checking in to try and catch up with all the bloggers. I really appreciate salmon recipes. This one looks exceptional. I'll be sure to try it. Thanks.

[Marcia]

We liked the other one, so this should be good too - I do like having other uses for our Canadian maple syrup.

[Jerry]

Marcia - perhaps your Canadian friends will bring some more next time they're in CA!

Enjoy Barb.

I'm glad that you enjoyed it Nancy. I liked that it was so easy to make! LOL

Sherrie - I'm impressed. I eat far more fish than I used to but I'm not up to every week yet! LOL

Sandi - you should be stingy as it is the best! Perhaps if you're good . . .

Sandra - your guests are lucky!

I hope that you enjoy it Laura!