Salmon with Maple-Ginger Glaze

I had a guest chef tonight.  My son is an excellent cook.  He and I spent a great afternoon cooking together.  I don't often get to spend time with him, let alone just he and I.  My favorite thing about cooking and the kitchen?  It brings out personality and conversation.  I apologize for so few pictures of tonight's recipe; but, blame it on the guest chef for forgetting the game! The time flew by preparing a great grilled salmon, grilled zucchini and squash, along with Parmesan garlic toast and a fresh salad.  We talked about a million different topics!  Perfect Mother's Day afternoon.  Happy Mother's Day to all!

Salmon with Maple-Ginger Glaze
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3/4 c. maple syrup
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
3 T. peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 side of salmon, skin on
3-4 T. olive oil

Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
In a small bowl mix together the maple syrup, vinegar, ginger, garlic, red pepper and salt.

Using a pastry brush, generously coat both sides of the salmon with olive oil.
Place the salmon flesh side down, on the grill.  Grill until the salmon loosens it's grip on the grill-about 8-9 minutes.

Turn carefully.  Spoon the topping over the cooked side of the fish.  Grill for 5-6 minutes more, until the topping has become like a glaze, and the salmon flakes when poked with a fork.

When serving slide a spatula between the flesh and the skin to serve, leaving the skin behind.