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The Maple Leaf
Cedar-planked maple-glazed salmon bite with Dijon & micro greens
Canada's first World Cup — a nation's proudest moment
The Story
For the first time in history, Canada will host World Cup matches in 2026 — a landmark moment for a nation that qualified for only its second-ever tournament in 2022. Canadian cuisine is defined by its pristine waters and vast wilderness: wild Pacific salmon, pure maple syrup, and the aromatic cedar of British Columbia. This bite celebrates Canada's arrival on the world stage — maple-glazed salmon on a mini cedar plank, finished with grainy Dijon and delicate micro greens.
Prep: 25 minYield: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 8 oz wild salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
- Mini cedar planks (soaked)
- Micro greens
- Lemon zest
- Flaky salt
Preparation
- 1.Mix maple syrup with Dijon, brush generously over salmon.
- 2.Place salmon on soaked mini cedar planks.
- 3.Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes until just cooked through.
- 4.Slice into bite-sized pieces, top with micro greens and lemon zest.
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