Pan-Fried Maple Salmon
Pescatarian / Fish and Seafood / Mains
Ingredients
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 4 x 150g salmon fillets
- 1 lime, quartered
- 2 pak choi, chopped
- 2 red onions, sliced
- Handful of coriander
For the maple glaze:
- 3 tbsp + 3 tsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 20g freshly grated ginger
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper, to season
Method
- In a bowl, whisk the ingredients for the maple glaze together. Transfer to a sealable food bag and add the salmon fillets.
- Place in refrigerator for at least an hour and leave to infuse.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on high with the olive oil and place salmon fillets skin-side down along with the red onions and pak choi.
- Gently fry and flip the salmon side after 3 minutes.
- Garnish with lime and coriander.
The perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Our Pan-Fried Maple Salmon combines the rich flavours of Canadian maple syrup with succulent salmon fillets. This pan-seared salmon recipe creates a mouthwatering caramelised exterior while keeping the fish tender and flaky on the inside. The maple glazed salmon is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Looking for more ways to incorporate the natural goodness of Canadian maple into your cooking? Explore our collection of maple-inspired pescatarian recipes for more ideas!
The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.
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