Maple Glazed Salmon

On a visit to Nova Scotia, Salmon flavored with maple appeared on the menu in many restaurants - I said to myself - I can do that, so when we arrived at home I adapted another recipe to use for salmon. My friends and family absolutely rave over it.

1 whole salmon filet (about 2 pounds)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup, the best quality you can get
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. honey
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. good quality soy sauce

Preheat oven to 375.

Whisk all sauce ingredients together and pour over salmon filet in baking pan - you can let it stand and marinate for a few hours if you like-I usually don't.

Bake, uncovered at 375F 18 to 22 minutes depending on thickness of salmon - baste once or twice - DO NOT OVERCOOK - salmon is done when it flakes easily but is still slightly translucent when cut in the thickest part..

Servings: 4-6

I usually serve this to dinner guests and allow 1/3 to 1/2 pounds of fish per person. I freeze the leftovers in individual packages --it's great served cold over a salad of baby greens. Two salmon filets fit nicely in a 9x13 pan or the next size up, just double the sauce recipe.