Maple-Glazed Salmon with North Woods Herb Butter

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Pan-seared salmon glazed with sweet maple syrup and topped with a fragrant herb butter featuring northern forest-inspired flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, pure maple syrup, unsalted butter 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tbsp each chopped fresh dill, parsley, and chives, plus 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix until smooth and refrigerate.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  5. Step 5: Flip the fillets and brush the top side with 3 tbsp pure maple syrup. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from heat and immediately top each fillet with a dollop of the herb butter to melt over the warm fish.
  7. Step 7: Serve with your favorite sides.

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