adapted from www.MayoClinic.com
¼ cup maple syrup (choose Grade B pure maple syrup, if available, or commercially prepared maple syrup)
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup good balsamic vinegar
6 4-oz. salmon fillets
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together the maple syrup, garlic and balsamic vinegar. Heat just until hot and remove from heat. Pour half of the mixture into a small bowl to use for basting, and reserve the rest for later. Pat the salmon dry. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush the salmon with the maple syrup mixture. Bake about 10 minutes, brush again with maple syrup mixture, and bake for another five minutes. Continue to baste and bake until fish flakes easily, about 20 to 25 minutes total. Can also be prepared on the grill.
