Description
Balsamic Glazed Salmon is a quick and elegant dish that brings together the rich flavors of salmon with a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze. With each bite, you’ll savor the perfect harmony of savory and sweet, making it an ideal centerpiece for any meal, from casual weeknights to special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor, ensuring your dinner guests will be impressed and asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring out balsamic vinegar and honey.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin side down in the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets carefully and pour the balsamic mixture over them. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat when salmon flakes easily with a fork; drizzle with remaining glaze and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg