Maple Salmon

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon
• 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flake (optional)
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, red pepper and pepper.
2. Place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. Cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Tip: I add the crushed red pepper flake-- it gives the dish that perfect "Sweet--Hot" flavor! I pair this with Asian style veggies, a salad, and rice.