Maple Glazed Salmon Recipe

Maple Glaze
1/4 cup brandy
1 1/4 cups maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Onion- Mashed Potatoes
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds red potatoes
2/3 cup milk, warmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste

Salmon
4 salmon fillets, 7 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Diced red peppers, for garnish (optional)

Yield: 4 servings

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Preparation

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Maple Glaze
Pour brandy in a pan and flambé for 5 seconds. Add the syrup and heat. Whisk in the cornstarch and water mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring. Cool to room temperature.

Onion- Mashed Potatoes
Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the chopped onions with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes, until soft. Purée onions in a blender. Cover potatoes with water in a medium saucepan and boil until tender when pierced with a fork. Put drained, warm potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add milk and butter, and mash with an old-fashioned potato masher. Season to taste.

Salmon
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with coarse salt. In a preheated sauté pan, sear both sides. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle 1 tablespoon of the Maple Glaze on each salmon fillet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness.
To serve, top potatoes with salmon and drizzle with remaining Maple glaze. Top with diced red peppers  and minced scallion, if desired.