Buffalo Salmon

1 ½ pounds skinless salmon fillets (preferably wild), cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

6 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce, such as Tabasco

3 tablespoons maple syrup

3 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped

Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Thinly sliced celery stalks, celery leaves and crumbled blue cheese, for serving

Cooked white rice, for serving

Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
In a ceramic or metal baking dish, toss together the salmon, hot sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt and three grinds of pepper. Let sit at room temperature to marinate for 10 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
Dot with the butter, then bake the salmon until opaque but still pink in the center, 8 to 12 minutes. Top with the celery and blue cheese. Serve immediately, with a side of rice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m