Molasses Glazed Salmon
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces fish with sauceThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Serve with Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp Molasses (or black treacle) |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1/2 tsp.. White wine vinegar |
| 1/2 tsp.. Smoked paprika |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 8 Ounces Fresh atlantic salmon (2 4-ounce filets, skinless) |
Instructions
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
When the pan is hot add the olive oil to the pan and then the salmon filets.
Spoon the molasses glaze over the fish and roast for about 13 to 15 minutes.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
Molasses is the second (or in some cases the third) boiling most often of sugar cane but sometimes beets. The first boiling results in a syrup with the highest sugar content – cane syrup in the instance of cane. Boiling beets results in crystalized sugar and the final boiling results in molasses.
The result is a thick, dark syrup that has a slight bitterness. It has long been purported to offer health benefits, but that is pretty silly. It is, however, pretty tasty and a great addition to sauces and especially in baking.
Black treacle is the name that the British give to molasses and the venerable Lyle’s brand is the gold standard. My brother gave me a tin of it for Christmas and it is a lovely addition to almost any glaze or marinade.
Balanced recipes are a combination of flavors: sweet, salty, savory, bitter, and sour. Hitting at least three notes in a recipe is the key to balancing your recipe and this one strikes all of them – sweet and a bit bitter from the molasses, savory from the salmon and paprika, a bit of sour from the vinegar and just a touch of salt. This glaze will work with almost any fish or meat.