Need to rethink your salmon? Try my scrumptious Balsamic Glazed Salmon recipe!
Hi peeps!
I cook salmon for the Hubs and I usually every other week because it's healthy, delicious, and is one of those dishes we both enjoy. I've got to be honest though, sometimes I wear out my basic recipe and need to shake it up! I cook so many unique things for the blog, but even I fall into a cooking rut sometimes.
So the other day I decided to get creative and try glazing my salmon with a homemade sweet balsamic glaze. The result was my Balsamic Glazed Salmon recipe! It's terrifically tasty and I just had to share.
To make the salmon I simmered the rich balsamic glaze in a small saucepan before I put the salmon in the oven. There is also a touch of honey, mustard and garlic in it.
Pro tip: I love this pan for making pan sauces like this!
One the sauce reduced I brushed it on my salmon fillets. I let it bake until the salmon just started to flake.
I prefer my salmon slightly overdone than overdone!
The result just takes basic salmon up another level. It rich, savory and delicious. And although it's a little more complicated than just throwing it in the oven, the effort pays off with such a pretty dish. Serve this with fresh roasted Garlic Brussel Sprouts, Rosemary Lemon Asparagus or even 6 Ingredient Healthier Twice Baked Potatoes. It's also great as a salad topper.
My little experiment was a big success and this is something I'll be adding to my dinner rotation. Enjoy!
Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, about 5-8 ounces per piece
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or additional to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, or additional to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking dish with foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the salmon with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the salmon in the baking dish.
- In a small non-stick sauce pan over low heat saute the garlic and the olive oil about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the vinegar, honey and dijon to the pan and turn up to medium. Stir well and continue to stir occasionally. Allow the sauce to cook for 3-5 minutes or until it turns into a thick glaze. Season with the rest of the salt and pepper to taste.
- Brush the top of the salmon with the sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the over and brush the sauce on the salmon again.
- Return the salmon to the oven for another 5-10 minutes or until it starts to flake. The thicker your piece of salmon the longer the cooking time.
- Serve immediately.
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Your turn!
Are you ever in a dinner rut?
Debbie says
Tried it and loved it! Only wild caught though for me! Just viewed What the Health in netflix- We really need to watch what we eat.
Miz Helen says
I can't wait to try your Balsamic Glazed Salmon, we will just love it! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thanks Miz Helen! You too!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
This looks delicious! Balsamic has to be one of my favourite flavors!
JulieWunder says
It's so rich and delish!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I love salmon and I try to eat it as much as possible. Your recipe is a must try, Julie!
JulieWunder says
That means so much to me! Thanks Agness!
Farrah says
Why hello, my favorite protein ever! This looks amazing! <3
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah! It is delicious!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
This looks fantastic! Like Susie, I always do mustard sauce. I need to try it!
JulieWunder says
What do you put in your mustard sauce?
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
We mix it with maple syrup. Yummmmmm
JulieWunder says
Yum!! That sounds good too!
Blane Sherer says
I eat salmon often about once a week.
It is good to change up the preparation
JulieWunder says
It is! Thanks Blane.
Emily says
MMMMM!!!! We love salmon; it's definitely a treat here because I try to get 'Wild Caught' but it's always more expensive. However it's so good when we get it; I love the idea of putting a sticky balsamic glaze on it!
JulieWunder says
You'd love this! Thanks Emily!
Jess says
Thank you for my dinner tonight ! 😉 I can't tell you how many recipes I've whipped up from your site. You are a foodie inspiration to me. And I LOVE me some salmon. SO thank you my dear. 🙂 gotta fuel that runner body smart. Maybe we could collaborate on something for runners? Workout plus food ideas for a runner? Maybe a weekly challenge or something? Just throwing that out there!
JulieWunder says
Hi Jess! Oh that makes me so happy!!! I love to hear when people make my recipes.
I'd be happy to talk about doing something together! Send me an e-mail at julie@runninginaskirt.com 🙂
heather @Lunging Through Life says
I don't like salmon... I knowwww, ha.. but my parents eat it weekly. I'll have to share this with them to switch things up!
JulieWunder says
Haha! Thanks for sharing it with them.xoxo
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
I always revert to mustard salmon, so I will have to do this next time!
JulieWunder says
Just mustard on salmon?