Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Balsamic Glazed Salmon is sweet and savory, made with tender salmon fillets baked in a balsamic reduction, ready in under 45 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 Sheet pan with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 medium salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Over medium heat, add all of the ingredients for the balsamic glaze to the saucepan and whisk together until combined. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring constantly. The glaze is ready when it reduces by about half and coats the back of a spoon, about 15-20 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each one. Pat them dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper before pouring the glaze evenly over each piece.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked through. Top with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Cooking Tips
- When making the glaze, don't lean over and smell it. The steam will be very acidic and won't be pleasant!
- Wild caught salmon can be leaner, and may cook a little faster. Farm raised salmon will have a richer flavor, and will take slightly longer to cook.
- When picking out your salmon fillets, look for center cuts that are all about the same size, so they finish cooking at the same rate.
- Make sure to quickly reduce the glaze to a simmer over low heat. If you boil it too much, the glaze can turn bitter or lumpy.
- Check the salmon at the 15 minute mark, and add an additional 5 minutes as-needed.
- If you want a really nice caramelized top, you can also broil the salmon at the end for 1-2 minutes. Watch it really closely, because broiling can burn things very quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 770mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
