Cider-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider

• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

• ½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

• ½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

• ½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage

• ½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste

• ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

• Pinch of nutmeg

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

• 2 (4-ounce) wild salmon fillets, skin on

• 2 tablespoons finely diced leeks

Directions

1. Whisk 1 cup cider and 1 tablespoon mustard together in a small saucepan. Stir in ½ tablespoon each rosemary, thyme, sage and pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt and a pinch of nutmeg. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, stirring often, until the cider has reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted.

2. Season 2 salmon fillets with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin-side up; cook until the fish flakes apart easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of cook time, add leeks. Baste the salmon with the sauce. Serve the salmon with the sauce drizzled over it.

Active Time: 20 min   Total Time: 30 min

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Credit: Abbey Littlejohn