Maple Mustard Sauce for Salmon
This sauce adds a delightful glaze to grilled or baked salmon, enhancing its natural taste. With its rich and savory profile, it elevates the dish to a new level of culinary delight.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Garlic press or mincer
- Lemon squeezer or juicer
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly mix the ingredients together until they form a smooth and well-incorporated sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired, to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. Whisk the sauce again to ensure the additional seasonings are evenly distributed.
- At this point, you can choose to refrigerate the Maple Mustard Sauce until needed or use it immediately. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- The Maple Mustard Sauce can be drizzled over your favorite salmon dish or used as a dipping sauce. Pour it over grilled or baked salmon fillets for a delightful glaze, or serve it alongside the salmon as a tangy accompaniment.