Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon
I’m very excited to share this salmon recipe. It’s one of the best you’ll ever taste! I’m not kidding. It’s truly delicious! If you’re not much of a salmon fan but want to be, I think this is a wonderful recipe to try. Each heart-healthy serving has 276 calories and 9 grams of fat.
Why You’ll Love My Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Seafood lovers and those seeking easy, flavorful meals will love my Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon. It offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The salmon cooks up juicy and tender, while the balsamic glaze adds a delicious caramelized crust. The beauty lies in its simplicity. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you get a restaurant-worthy dish that's both healthy and impressive. It's a great option for busy weeknights or a light and satisfying lunch.Ingredients for Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon
This recipe features a simple yet flavorful balsamic glaze that elevates your salmon dish. Here's a closer look at each ingredient and its role:Balsamic Glaze:- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar forms the base of the glaze, providing a sweet and tangy flavor profile. As it reduces, it thickens and becomes slightly syrupy, coating the salmon beautifully.
- 2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth: White wine adds acidity and depth of flavor to the glaze. If you don't have white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
- 1 tablespoon honey: Honey adds a touch of sweetness to balance the tanginess of the balsamic vinegar. It also helps create a nice caramelized glaze on the salmon.
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard adds a touch of spice and complexity to the flavor profile. It also helps to emulsify (blend) the other ingredients in the glaze.
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, divided: Fresh rosemary is the key herb in this recipe. Half is used in the glaze for subtle rosemary infusion, and the other half is used for garnish to add a fresh aromatic touch to the finished dish.
- ½ teaspoon garlic clove, finely minced: Finely minced garlic adds a warm and savory base flavor to the glaze.
How to Make Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Preparing the Salmon:- Marinate with Lemon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salmon and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. This step helps to tenderize the salmon slightly and adds a touch of brightness.
- Combine Glaze Ingredients: While the salmon marinates, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, white wine, honey, Dijon mustard, half of the chopped fresh rosemary, and the finely minced garlic clove.
- Reduce and Thicken: Heat the glaze mixture over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Stir the glaze occasionally as it thickens. The reduction process concentrates the flavors and creates a thicker consistency that will coat the salmon nicely.
- Set Aside the Glaze: Once thickened to your desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat and set the balsamic glaze aside.
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your broiler to high heat. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Season and Broil: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each fillet with 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Broil for Browning: Place the baking sheet with the salmon fillets under the preheated broiler. Broil for about 3 minutes, or until the top of the salmon is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Flip and Cook Through: Carefully flip the salmon fillets to the other side using a spatula. Broil for an additional 3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. The flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Plate the Salmon: Transfer the cooked salmon fillets to serving plates.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle half of the warmed balsamic glaze over each salmon fillet. Sprinkle the remaining chopped fresh rosemary (¼ teaspoon) over each serving for a fragrant garnish.
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 2 servings
Healthy Benefits
Salmon is high in protein and is a rich source of vitamins A and B-group vitamins. Salmon is a good source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Perhaps, most important, salmon contains Omega-3 oil, which decreases the risk of coronary heart disease and certain cancers.
Storage Tips
Store balsamic vinegar in a cool, dry place, such as a pantry. Unopened it will keep almost indefinitely; once opened, it can be stored up to 6 months at room temperature.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
Healthy Benefits
Salmon is high in protein and is a rich source of vitamins A and B-group vitamins. Salmon is a good source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Perhaps, most important, salmon contains Omega-3 oil, which decreases the risk of coronary heart disease and certain cancers.
Storage Tips
Store balsamic vinegar in a cool, dry place, such as a pantry. Unopened it will keep almost indefinitely; once opened, it can be stored up to 6 months at room temperature.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 (5 oz.) serving, includes glaze 277 calories, 9g fat, 1.3g sat. fat, 78mg chol, 28g prot, 17g carbs, 0g fiber, 282mg sod, 10g sugar |
| FACTS: for Freestyle SmartPoints 52 calories, 0g sat. fat, 0g protein, 10g sugar |
Amazing Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
Ingredients Balsamic Glaze:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic clove, finely minced
Ingredients for Salmon:
- 2 (5 oz.) salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Squeeze ½ lemon over salmon and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, white wine, honey, dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon rosemary, and garlic. Heat mixture over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat broiler. Line a baking pan with foil.
- Add both salmon fillets to the baking pan. Sprinkle each with lots of lemons and drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Season each piece with a little salt and pepper. Place in broiler and cook until salmon is browned about 3 minutes. Carefully flip salmon to the opposite side and continue to broil for about 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Plate each piece of salmon. Drizzle half the warmed glaze over each piece. Sprinkle the top of each with ¼ teaspoon chopped rosemary.
Nutrition
Serving: 5ouncesCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 282mgSugar: 10gBlue Smart Points: 3Green Smart Points: 7Plus Points: 7
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
your recipes sounds lovely going to try some salmon is my favourite
Welcome to Skinny Kitchen Kathleen. Have fun cooking!
All the best,
Nancy
if using a Gas grill how long would you grill it? Sounds delish!
Jill, I’ve actually never made this salmon on the grill. But in general, be sure to brush the grill grates with oil. Place salmon on grill and close the lid. Once the salmon has been placed on the grill, do not move them until you are going to flip them over. Otherwise, they may fall apart. Cook about 3 minutes. Turn over and close the lid. Cook for another 2-5 minutes, again depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Good luck!
My best,
Nancy
Salmon was fine, but the sauce was acrid and unpleasant. Brushed a small amount on the salmon before broiling and then chucked the rest of it.
I’m so sorry to hear you didn’t like this recipe. Especially the Balsamic glaze.People have different likes and clearly this wasn’t to your liking.
Wishing you all the very best,
Nancy