Maple syrup and apple juice provide a mildly sweet marinade that forms a nice glaze on these fillets when they’re basted.
—KATHY SCHRECENGOST OSWEGO, NY
PREP: 10 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1/3 cup apple juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
2. Drain salmon, discarding marinade in bag. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Place salmon on grill rack, skin side down.
3. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently during the last 4 minutes.