Salmão com cobertura de bourbon e maple

Ingredientes

• 2 wild-caught salmon fillets, (4 - 5 oz. each (120- 150 gm each))
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp bourbon (or whiskey)
• 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp dried dill, (or 2 tsp fresh dill)
• lemon slices f (for garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Thoroughly pat the salmon dry. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Whisk maple syrup, bourbon, mustard, lemon juice and dill and set this glaze aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. When oil begins to ripple, carefully add salmon fillets, skin side up. Sear for 2 minutes, then turn and sear on the other side for 2 - 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour bourbon-maple glaze over the salmon. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10 minutes or just until fish flakes slightly with a fork. Do not overcook.

5. 5

   Arrange on plates or serving platter. Drizzle with pan juices, garnish with lemon slices and serve right away.