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maple cider glazed salmon with honey butter polenta

Maple Cider Glazed Salmon with Honey Butter Polenta Delight

Enjoy Maple Cider Glazed Salmon with Honey Butter Polenta, a dish that captures fall's essence with sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 filets Salmon skinless
  • 1/2 cup Apple cider organic for better flavor
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup can substitute honey
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon optional; can replace with apple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Honeycrisp apples quartered
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved
For the Polenta
  • 1 cup Dry yellow polenta instant works for quicker cooking
  • 4 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 cups Whole milk coconut milk for non-dairy option
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesan cheese can use nutritional yeast as vegan substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together apple cider, maple syrup, soy sauce, bourbon, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour half over salmon filets and marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Toss apples and Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, bring the remaining marinade to a boil and reduce for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  5. Push roasted veggies to one side, place marinated salmon on the other, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet, add milk and water, bring to simmer, and whisk in polenta until thick and creamy. Stir in Parmesan and honey.
  7. Serve the polenta topped with salmon and the roasted apples and Brussels sprouts, drizzled with reduced cider sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish captures autumn's best flavors and is simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

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