Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce
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A slightly sweet sauce makes tender salmon fillets a tempting main dish. "A friend gave me this simple and delicious recipe, which I've passed on to other fish fans," says Trish Horton of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
Directions:
Sprinkle both sides of fillets with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook salmon in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once. Remove and keep warm. Combine the water, vinegar, lemon juice and brown sugar; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Serve over salmon. Yield: 4 servings.