Teriyaki-style maple salmon

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 250 ml (1 cup) shallot, minced
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) ginger, grated
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) rice vinegar
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Asian hot sauce (Sambal Oelek or Sriracha)
• 1 salmon fillet heart, approx. 500 g (17 oz)
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) sesame seeds
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) green onion, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

• 4 portions cooked rice
• 1 lime, cut into eighths
• 4 portions sautéed green vegetables (beans, bok choy, etc.)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 218°C (425°F).
2. In a hot skillet, sauté shallot in sesame oil for 2 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger, maple syrup, rice vinegar and hot sauce and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
4. Place the salmon fillet on a baking tray, pour the mixture over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. To caramelize, broil for 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the green onion over the salmon.
7. Serve with rice, lime and green vegetables.