Ingredients:
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb salmon steaks or 1 lb salmon fillets
Directions:
In a small saucepan, mix maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and garlic together.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced.
Remove from heat and stir in oil.
Marinate salmon for 10 minutes, and then remove from marinade.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the salmon.
Liberally brush salmon with the marinade.
Broil (or grill over medium coals) 4 to 5 inches from heat for 12 minutes per inch of thickness.
For fillets – baste again with marinade half way through cooking time.
For steaks – turn half way through cooking time and baste with marinade.
Dim the dining room lights and light the candles on the dinner table.
Serve with small boiled whole new potatoes, steamed asparagus, and a bottle of your favourite white wine.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 8 min.
Time total: 18 min.