Polynesian-Style Glazed Salmon is a recipe that fuses traditional Polynesian flavors with the freshness of Pacific salmon. This preparation has become popular thanks to the influence of Polynesian cuisine on global gastronomy, especially in countries with access to fresh seafood. In Latin America, this dish is mainly known as "Glazed Salmon" or simply "Polynesian-Style Salmon," although in some regions it may be called "Sweet Spiced Salmon," alluding to its tasty glaze made from maple syrup and ginger. The combination of ingredients reflects the cultural mix typical of the Pacific Islands and has been adapted in various countries, adding an exotic and healthy touch to Latin American tables.
Polynesian-style glazed salmon
How to Prepare Polynesian-Style Glazed Salmon
For the glaze: Combine pure maple syrup, water, fresh ginger, 4 cloves of garlic, prepared horseradish, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
The glaze can be refrigerated for several days.
To prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow pan.
Add enough water to cover, plus 2 cloves of garlic, fresh dill, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let rest in the covered pan for 8 minutes.
Heat the broiler.
Remove the salmon from the cooking liquid and place, skin side down, on the broiler pan.
Brush with the glaze.
Broil, brushing often with the glaze, just until golden and well glazed, about 2 minutes.
Ingredients (8)
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Water
- Fresh Ginger
- Garlic
- Prepared Horseradish
- Salt
- Salmon Fillets
- Fresh Dill
Instructions (29 steps)
- 1 For the glaze: combine syrup
- 2 water
- 3 ginger
- 4 4 garlic cloves
- 5 horseradish
- 6 and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan
- 7 Bring to a boil
- 8 Reduce heat to low
- 9 Cook until reduced by half
- 10 about 15 minutes
- 11 The glaze keeps refrigerated for several days
- 12 To prepare the salmon: place the salmon in a shallow pan
- 13 Add water to cover
- 14 plus 2 garlic cloves
- 15 dill
- 16 and 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 17 Bring to a boil
- 18 Reduce heat to low
- 19 Cover and cook for 3 minutes
- 20 Remove from heat and let stand in the covered pan for 8 minutes
- 21 Heat the broiler
- 22 Remove the salmon from the cooking liquid and place
- 23 skin side down
- 24 on the broiler pan
- 25 Brush with the glaze
- 26 Broil
- 27 brushing often with the glaze
- 28 just until browned and well glazed
- 29 about 2 minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories:
567 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
12g
Fat:
21g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
131mg