Balsamic-Glazed Salmon

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This honey and balsamic-glazed salmon takes only 15 minutes to cook. The main ingredients are salmon, honey, and balsamic vinegar, along with a few other pantry staples. Served over steamed rice and side veggies this is a complete meal.

I know that when you say balsamic, the first thing that comes to mind is that it must be sour. Not really. In fact, when you combined balsamic with honey or brown sugar it is a completely different and wonderful combination altogether.

It works well with chicken, such as my honey balsamic chicken and balsamic and maple roast chicken, as well as red meat such as my lamb chops with balsamic glaze, and balsamic-glazed meatballs. Today, I want to share another variation with this balsamic-glazed salmon.

Table of Content

• About this recipe
• Ingredients and substitues
• Step by step instructions (pin)
• Frequently asked questions
• You may also like
• Recipe

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About this recipe

Fish cook in less than 15 minutes, so it's a quick and easy dish. I do like to marinate the fish for at least 15 minutes to let some of the marinade penetrate and add flavor.

Today, I am using salmon, which works beautifully with balsamic vinegar. And yet, you could also use other fish fillets. Try seabass or other white fish.

We love to serve this with steamed rice and garlic sesame green beans. And yet, you could also serve this with mashed potatoes and other veggies.

Ingredients and substitues

• Balsamic - It's Italian vinegar made from white wine pressings. Back in the old days, it used to be an ideal gift and favor. Some brands, I believe, have been fermented for over 100 years. It’s this aging process that makes balsamic vinegar often expensive.
• Honey - I like subtle flavor of honey, and yet, you can also use the same quantity of brown sugar.
• Soy sauce - In the video, I used only 2 tbsp, but I have since then increased it to 4 tbsp, which I think works better.
• Onions - I like the fresh flavor of green onions with the balsamic. I personally would not recommend red onions as it will make the sauce too sweet.
• Fresh herbs - I've used fresh celery and parsley, but you could also use rosemary and oregano instead.

Step by step instructions (pin)

• Season the salmon with pepper (don't use salt because soy sauce has too much salt) - set aside.
• Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Add the salmon pieces and let marinate for 15 too 30 minutes turning once in between.

• In a heavy-bottom skillet, add the oil.
• Cook the fish skin-side down for 2 minutes.
• Flip the salmon, then, cook 2 minutes on the other side too.
• Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the remaining marinade along with the stock.
• Cook on low until it becomes thick and syrup consistency.
• Return the salmon back to the pan.
• Baste the salmon with the sauce and continue to cook for two minutes more or until done.

• Taste and adjust seasoning. We have not added salt because soy salt has salt, but it is best to taste now and adjust accordingly.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

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