Maple Glazed Salmon w/Pineapple

 

Maple Glazed Salmon: w/pineapple http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/maple-glazed-salmon-pineapple-10000001132429/index.html

          .                                1 cup white rice

          .                                1/2 cup maple syrup

          .                                2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

          .                                4 6-ounce salmon fillets

          .                                1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

          .                                1/2 teaspoon black pepper

          .                                1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled

          .                                1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

Directions

          .        Cook the rice according to the package directions.

          .        Whisk together the maple syrup and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

          .        Heat broiler. Place the salmon in a foil-lined 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Season with the salt and pepper.

          .        Cut the pineapple lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter into ½-inch-thick triangles. Scatter the pineapple and jalapeño around the salmon.

          .        Brush the salmon with the syrup mixture and broil for 5 to 7 minutes or until it flakes easily and is the same color throughout.

Serve the salmon and pineapple with the rice and drizzle with the remaining glaze, if desired.