Salmon With Maple and Mustard Seed Sauce

Ingredients

• 28 ounces center-cut salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon dill
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a non-stick pan until it is very hot.

2. 2

   Pat the fish dry, remove the skin and season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.

3. 3

   Put the fish, skin (now skinless) side down and cook for about 4 minutes. Turn over and sear on the other side, for another 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   While the salmon is cooking, mix the water, mustard, maple syrup, garlic, mustard seeds, dill and scallions together.

5. 5

   Remove the salmon and place on a covered plate and cover loosely with foil to keep it warm.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the heat for about one minute. Return to the heat and pour in the mustard/maple mixture. Whisk the ingredients into the pan and allow the liquid to reduce slightly.

7. 7

   Pour the sauce over the fish and serve.