For years now I’ve been trying to get Conor to eat salmon. I’ve offered it up for dinner many times, yet it always gets turned down. Finally I just went for it (while he was out flying and didn’t have a say in dinner that night), and made this awesome Maple Crusted Salmon recipe. This was my first time cooking fish before, so I was a bit nervous at first, and more than likely over cooked it, but it was still DELICIOUS. Even my salmon-hating Hubby loved this recipe. This will for sure be a go-to from now on!

Maple Crusted Salmon

INGREDIENTS:

1. 1 tablespoon chile powder
2. 1 tablespoon paprika
3. 2 teaspoons raw brown sugar
4. ½ teaspoon kosher salt
5. 1½ pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into  3 or 4 portions
6. 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat your oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray.
2. In a small separate bowl, mix together your dry ingredients (chile powder, paprika, brown sugar, and salt)
3. Sprinkle the chili powder mixture evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets. Don’t be worried about adding too much. Generously coat each fillet.
4. Place the salmon on the baking sheet and broil for 6-9 minutes, depending on how thick your fillets are. The longer on broil, the crispier the crust!
5. Remove the salmon from the oven and brush the maple syrup over the tops, coating the spice crust.
6. Return to the oven and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until the maple syrup is bubbling and a crust is formed.. Serve immediately.

This recipe is a great mix between spicy and sweet. The chile crust gives it a little kick while the crunchy maple syrup crusts evens it out perfectly with just a touch of sweetness. We partnered this salmon with some garlic broccoli and a olive oil garlic couscous (garlic fans in this house)!

Next time you’re craving a fish dinner, definitely try this one out! It’s so incredibly easy, quick, and tasty!