Monday Menu Makeover: Maple-Glazed Salmon with Almonds and Pecans

Greeting Wonderful People!

We often hear that eating salmon at least once a week can provide many great health benefits. Salmon is a good source of protein and rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. A 3.5 ounce serving of salmon is loaded with essential vitamins, like potassium, selenium and many in the B family.

But how do we prepare salmon in a way that it is tasty and fun to eat. My experience with salmon has been boring and not that great to eat. You can put it in the oven and bake it; but I have found that it dries out. You can put in a skillet on the stovetop, but that can make it too rubbery. In both cases, the salmon may be healthy, but it was not an enjoyable meal.

Maple-glazed salmon with almonds and pecans

I discovered a method to prepare salmon in only ten minutes that is tasty and is sure to please the entire family. I call it Maple-Glazed Salmon with Almonds and Pecans. Here is the quick and easy recipe that you can prepare for dinner tonight.

1. In a 9-inch skillet, add about two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, a teaspoon of minced garlic and two salmon fillets. I use the frozen fillets, but fresh ones would work just as well. But keep in mind the cook time will be much faster.
2. Add seasoning salt, black pepper and herb provence to both sides of the salmon fillets.
3. Sauté on medium heat for two minutes.
4. Turn over the salmon fillets. Add small amount of water to the skillet and put on the lid. The salmon will cook very quickly so keep an eye on it.
5.  Add the maple syrup to the top of the salmon fillets and around the edge of the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
6. Turn the salmon fillets again to allow the maple syrup to fully coat both sides of the fillets.
7. Allow the salmon fillets to simmer in the maple syrup for about a minute.
8. Add the sliced almonds and pecans to the skillet and continue to simmer for another minute.
9. Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and place on serving plate.
10. Allow the almonds and pecans to continue to cook in the maple syrup until the maple syrup had reduced down.
11. Pour the almonds, pecans and maple syrup over the top of the salmon.
12. Pair the salmon fillets with your favorite vegetable and potato. We like sautéed brussel sprouts and roasted potatoes.

The maple syrup cooking down with the almonds and pecans.

The Maple-Glazed Salmon with Almonds and Pecans is one of our favorite choices for dinner. The sweetness of the maple syrup mixes well with the seasoning salt and garlic for an amazing flavor. The almond and pecans add a crunch to the flakiness of the salmon. The presentation looks like you spent hours preparing it; but it is ready in only ten minutes. The whole experience will leave your mouth wanting more.

I hope that the quick and easy recipe for salmon will be a favorite for you and your family. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out. I would enjoy hearing from you.