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title: Firecracker Salmon
source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/268791/firecracker-salmon/
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Combine @maple syrup{1/4%cup}, half of the @jalapeño{1%medium}(cut in half width-wise), @garlic{1%clove}, @rice wine vinegar{1%tbsp}, @salt{1/2%tsp} and @pepper{1/8%tsp} in a #mini food processor{} or small blender. Blend until smooth.

Place @salmon fillets{2}(6 oz each) in a gallon-sized plastic bag. Pour the marinade on top and seal. Refrigerate for at least ~{20%minutes}, then remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for ~{10%minutes}.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a #baking sheet{} with parchment paper.

Remove salmon from the marinade and pat dry. Place on the baking sheet and season with additional @salt{} and @pepper{}. Slice the remaining jalapeño thinly and place on top of the salmon.

Bake for ~{10%minutes}. Brush @maple syrup{2%tbsp} onto the fillets and return to oven. Bake an additional ~{3-5%minutes} or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.