Glacier River Salmon with Fireweed Glaze

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Wild-caught Alaskan salmon seared to perfection and glazed with a sweet-tart fireweed syrup, finished with fresh dill and lemon zest for a taste of the northern wilderness. This Alaskan-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs wild-caught salmon fillets, fireweed honey, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Alaskan cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, then place salmon skin-side down and press gently with a spatula for 30 seconds to ensure even contact.
  3. Step 3: Cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 125°F and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet, leaving fat behind, and add 3 tbsp fireweed honey and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the pan, stirring constantly until the glaze thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the warm glaze over the salmon fillets, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and garnish with lemon zest before serving.

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