Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce

Name: Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; Coarsely ground pepper

A friend gave me this simple and delicious recipe, which I've passed on to other fish fans. The slightly sweet sauce makes these tender salmon fillets a tempting main dish. —Trish Horton, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons brown sugar
Coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Sprinkle salmon with salt. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Place salmon in skillet, skin side up; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Remove from pan; keep warm.
In same skillet, combine water, vinegar, lemon juice and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Serve salmon with sauce; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 231 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce in Light & Tasty October/November 2002

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dublinlab

Feb 17, 2016

I made this again, fried fresh salmon.....it was so so easy and deliciouse. Iserved with quickly fried veg and brown rice, my husband loved it. I think l will have a hard time bbqing salmon in the future. Delici ous. So quick and easy. I used a premium balsamic from the olive tap. I would make this again. I would serve it with a spinach salad with mandarin oranges the next time. Janet. VFE
veggiemama

Aug 9, 2014

Not quite as flavorful as I had hoped, but still good.
Shroomer

Aug 2, 2013

Fast, Easy, and tastes good, too! I used some of the sauce on a bed of rice, with a side of garden green beans and chopped red tomatos.
LouisvilleHugger

Jan 19, 2013

Moist & delicious. This really hits the spot for me.
imatmomsplace55

Feb 2, 2010

didn't change a thing and it too was "a keeper". seared the fish on my stove top grill and poured the sauce on before serving. what a delicious meal with a salad.