How to Make Seared Salmon with Balsamic Glaze

How a perfectly seared salmon should look.

In an effort to eat a healthy but delicious meal, many of us resign ourselves to various chicken dishes. This recipe is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. Recipe serves 4.

Things You'll Need

• 4 Salmon fillets, center pieces
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. and 1 tsp. brown sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Combine vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a bowl and mix. Set aside.

2. Wash and dry salmon. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet on high heat. Make sure heat is high, but that skillet is not smoking.

4. Add salmon to skillet and sear until brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Cook on each side for 4 minutes, or until just done on the inside, don't keep turning the salmon.

5. Transfer salmon to plates and add vinegar mixture to the skillet. The mixture will sizzle and steam alot, so stand back.

6. Simmer mixture while stirring until thickened. Reduce mixture by about 1/3, for 2 minutes.

7. Spoon the glaze over salmon and serve!

Tips & Warnings

• Dish served best with Jasmine rice.

• For a carb-light dish, serve with vegetables.

• Avoid constantly flipping, and allow salmon to sear.