Description
Salmon gets a flavor boost with this easy balsamic glazed salmon that brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your dinner table. Marinating the fish in a tangy balsamic mixture creates a delicious meal that comes together in minutes and satisfies your craving for something special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Generously sprinkle 4 salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides, ensuring even seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Cook salmon for exactly 4-5 minutes without moving, allowing skin to crisp and develop a golden color.
- Gently flip salmon and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until fish begins to flake but remains slightly translucent in center.
- Transfer salmon to a clean plate, keeping the skillet heated at medium temperature.
- Pour ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard into the same skillet.
- Whisk ingredients together, letting mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
- Return salmon to skillet, spooning glaze generously over each fillet to coat completely.
- Cook for final 2-3 minutes, ensuring salmon reaches internal temperature of 145°F and absorbs rich balsamic glaze.
- Plate salmon immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze on top and garnishing with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Always pat salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden exterior.
- Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for the most robust and rich glaze flavor.
- Check salmon doneness with a fork – it should flake easily and appear opaque in the center.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit syrup to reduce sugar content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg