Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

By Jaclyn

Ingredients

• 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c. whole-grain mustard
• 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar
• 1 salmon (about 3 lb) skin removed
• 1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium high. Add shallot and cook, stirring often until softened (~3 minutes). Add vinegar and cook until slightly evaporated (~1 minute). Add mustard and brown sugar, stir until warm and combined, (~1 minute). Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. (To store, refrigerate up to one day).

2.) Place salmon fillets on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to a small dish and brush on top of salmon. Broil salmon until glaze is bubbling and fish is opaque throughout, 5-10 minutes, depending on thickness. Brush remaining glaze over fillets. Serve with watercress.