Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Prepare a simple yet impressive salmon dish featuring a sweet and tangy glaze made from fresh strawberries and balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub them lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the quartered strawberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and the liquid reduces slightly to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a fork or potato masher to gently mash some of the strawberries to thicken the sauce further.
- Spoon half of the strawberry balsamic glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the cooked salmon before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce for an extra 2 minutes.
- If you prefer pan-searing, cook the salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip, cook for 3 more minutes, then brush with glaze and cook for 1 minute more.
- Serve this salmon with roasted asparagus or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
