Description
Balsamic Glazed Salmon is a quick and elegant dish that marries sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a rich, caramelized balsamic glaze, making it both delicious and visually appealing. Ready in under 30 minutes, it pairs beautifully with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner experience that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and drizzle half of the glaze over them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Broil for an additional minute for extra caramelization if desired.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over the salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg