Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Main Course
20 min
325 kcal / serving

Balsamic Glazed Salmon is easy and impressive! Spread a sweet, tangy honey balsamic glaze over salmon fillets, then bake.

Ingredients

  • 2salmon fillets ((5 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced
  • 3 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoonshoney
  • 2 teaspoonsdijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley (for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (avoid parchment paper), then coat with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes, watching carefully so that it does not burn.

  3. 3

    Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk and simmer until the mixture thickens; about 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the glaze.

  5. 5

    Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from the oven.

  6. 6

    Baste with the glaze, then bake 5 to 10 additional minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.