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Two maple-glazed salmon fillets in cast iron skillet

the maple-glazed salmon

McKenna Garrison
An easy weeknight dinner option packed with omega-3 fatty acids. The recipe serves about 3-5 people, keep this in mind if you are batching the recipe for your week ahead. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Keyword Gluten-free, High protein, Salmon, Savory, Seafood, Under 30 min
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 2 .2 lbs 32 oz salmon
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp ghee

Maple Glaze

  • 2 ½ Tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • ¼ tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic, about 2 bulbs

Garnish

  • sesame seeds
  • green onion, chopped
  • lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Liberally season the top of the salmon fillets with garlic & paprika. Lightly season with sea salt. Set aside, keep your spices out.
  • Prepare the maple glaze. In a small jar, add all of the ingredients & shake vigorously. Set aside.
  • If using, chop the green onions & set aside.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of ghee over medium heat. Once the ghee begins to melt, add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin side down. Let them cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Flip the fillets & let the other side cook for another 4 minutes. Peel the skin off; it should come off easily. *NOTE - I use my spatula to scrape it off.
  • Liberally season this side of the fillets with garlic powder & paprika.
  • After the time has elapsed, remove the fillets from the pan & set aside on a plate - keep the stove top on but turn the heat down to low.
  • Add the maple glaze mixture to the pan & let it thicken for about 1 minutes.
  • Just as it starts to bubble, add the fillets back into the pan. Cook one side for about 3 minutes, then flip & cook the other side for another 3 minutes. Spoon the glaze on each side of the fish a few times so it can soak up more of the mixture. *NOTE - If your fillets are thin, they may only need to cook for an additional minute or two, mine were thick so they needed more time.
  • Check if the salmon is done by placing a fork into the thickest part of the salmon - you're looking for a pale pink color, not a deep red.
  • Turn off the stove, add the chopped green onions & spoon the glaze on top one more time.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice & a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  • Let them cool a tad before serving.
  • Pairing recommendation: Arborio rice & your favorite vegetables!
Keyword Gluten-free, High protein, Salmon, Savory, Seafood, Under 30 min