Maple Glazed Pan Seared Salmon
 
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A slightly sweet maple glazed salmon pan seared over the stove to give it a nice golden crust with a soft, flaky center. Drizzle with some extra maple vinaigrette and you are in heaven.
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 recipe Spiced Maple Vinaigrette
  • 1-1½ pound salmon filet*
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, butter, or cooking oil
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Prepare Spiced Maple Vinaigrette. Place salmon in a gallon sized Ziploc bag and pour ⅓ cup dressing in bag. Seal and let marinate in fridge for at least 30 minutes. Take salmon out of fridge 10 minutes before cooking to let sit.
  2. Heat medium sized saucepan over medium high heat on stove. Add avocado oil, butter, or cooking oil to pan. Allow to heat for 30 seconds.
  3. Salt and pepper both sides of salmon and place in pan. Pour remaining marinade from Ziploc over salmon. Allow first side to cook for 5 minutes, shaking pan halfway through to avoid sticking.
  4. Using a spatula, flip salmon to other side and allow to cook for 4-5 more minutes, shaking pan or slightly moving salmon with spatula after 3 minutes to avoid sticking.
  5. Remove from heat once salmon flakes with a fork and is slightly pink in the center. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve warm with extra vinaigrette for drizzling.
Notes
Use fresh salmon, not frozen for best results. A thicker filet, at least 1-1¼", cooks better. If using a thin filet, you may need to reduce cooking time to about 8 minutes.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/maple-glazed-pan-seared-salmon/