Blueberry-Maple Glazed Salmon

Name: Blueberry-Maple Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup fresh blueberries; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp water; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; to taste salt; to taste freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

Sweet and tangy salmon fillets coated in a local blueberry-maple glaze, served with a hint of garlic for a coastal-inspired main course.

Cuisine: Canadian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on) with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step 4: In another small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water to make a slurry.
Step 5: Pour the blueberry mixture into the skillet with the salmon, then add the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon.
Step 6: Serve immediately with additional blueberries for garnish.