Maple Mustard Salmon

This simple and very easy salmon recipe is very flavorful and a must have for summer lunches or a light dinner. The mustard adds a little tanginess that is complimented with the slightly sweet maple syrup. For a healthy option this salmon can be served hot along side your favorite steamed vegetable or on top of a salad.   CandiAnne's Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is huge thing there, You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by Eat Smart New York which is part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. These pages were funded by them and the USDA Food Stamp Program.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Lunch, Supper, Vegetarian
• Cuisine: American
• Cooking Method: Bake, Grill, Mix it up, Saute

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tbsp dried dill (You may use fresh dill.)
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (Must use 100% real maple syrup)
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard

Instructions

1. In a small sauce pot on low heat, stir butter, dill, syrup, and mustard until well combined. Remove from heat.
2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and brush with mustard mixture.
3. In a saute pan on medium heat, add olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of the pan. Place salmon fillets in pan and allow them to cook for 3-5 min. Flip one time and baste salmon with mustard sauce. Continue to cook until salmon is completely cooked.
4. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.