Grilled Maple & Molasses Spice Rum Glazed Atlantic Salmon

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet  
  • 1/2 cup Crosby’s Maple & Molasses Syrup
  • 2oz quality Spiced Rum
  • 1T Dehydrated Minced Onion (or minced shallot)
  • 1t fresh minced Ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1t Soya Sauce
  • 1/2t Chili Powder
  • 1/2t Salt (preferably Kosher)
  • 1/4t Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, combine Maple Syrup, Rum, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Soya Sauce, Chili Powder, Salt & Pepper.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. Do not leave unattended and stir frequently. Remove from heat. Let cool completely.
  3. Once cool place Salmon in Ziplock bag – pour in cooled glaze. Working gently, remove as much air as possible and place in fridge for 1hr.
  4. Heat grill to medium heat, about 400°F.
  5. Carefully remove fillet from ziplock (reserving glaze)
  6. Place salmon, skin side down, in a cast iron pan.
  7. Brush reserved glaze.
  8. Grill salmon 15 min, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness, brushing with sauce every 5 minutes or so.
  9. Remove from grill.
  10. Slide a thin spatula under the fillet to remove . Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Skinless fillets will work for this recipe as well
  • Dehydrated onion can be replaced with fresh minced shallot
  • This recipe can also be done in a cast iron skillet in the oven.

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