Seared Salmon With Balsamic Glaze

By CorbettCook

Ingredients

• 1/4 * 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed plus
• 1 * 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
• 4 * 4 salmon fillets, skin on (center cut)
• * salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 * 2 teaspoons olive oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1 Stir together balsamic vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
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2
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
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3
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat, not smoking. Increase heat to high, add salmon skin side up, and sear until well browned, about 4 minutes.
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4
Turn fish over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
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5
Transfer salmon to plates and carefully add vinegar mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble vigorously and steam).
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6
Simmer, stirring, until thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.
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7
Spoon glaze over salmon.
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Serve and enjoy!