Best glaze salmon with apple cider: how to make apple cider salmon

Ingredients

For the Apple Cider Glaze:

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tablespoon)

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Vegetables:

• 1 lb red potatoes, quartered
• ½ lb green beans, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

How to Make

1. Prepare the Oven and Glaze:
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine apple cider, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, paprika, and 2 grated garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and juice of ½ lemon. Reserve half the glaze in a small bowl for serving.
2. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place in the prepared baking dish. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Brush generously with the glaze remaining in the saucepan. Roast in the oven until opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 18–20 minutes.
3. Cook the Vegetables:
   • In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer over low heat. Add potatoes, cover, and steam for 8 minutes. Add green beans on top, cover, and steam until beans are crisp-tender and potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
4. Finish the Vegetables:
   • Remove the steamer basket and vegetables. Wipe the pot dry. Melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, add 3 grated garlic cloves, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return potatoes and green beans to the pot. Toss with juice of ½ lemon, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
5. Serve:
   • Brush roasted salmon with reserved glaze. Serve alongside the potatoes and green beans.

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Tip

• Enhance the Glaze: For an extra autumnal touch, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze for warmth and depth. This complements the apple cider and pairs beautifully with the salmon.

Bonus: Apple Cider Margarita

To complete your autumn party, here’s a quick recipe for an Apple Cider Margarita (serves 1):

Ingredients:

2 oz tequila, 1 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau), 2 oz apple cider, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz simple syrup, ice, apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish.

Instructions:
 Shake tequila, orange liqueur, apple cider, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

• Tip: Rim the glass with a mix of cinnamon and sugar for an extra festive touch.