Name: Balsamic Honey Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 salmon filets (about 6 ounces each, skin removed); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Parsley for garnish (optional); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/8 cup chicken broth; 1 Tablespoon honey; 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic

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Balsamic Honey Salmon is pan seared and topped with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic and Dijon mustard glaze.

How to make Honey Balsamic Salmon
- For the Honey Balsamic Glaze
- For the Salmon

This recipe is moderately low-carb, but not necessarily by Keto extreme low-carb guidelines.

This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 25 minutes.

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How to make Honey Balsamic Salmon

For the Honey Balsamic Glaze

Allow the salmon to come to room temperature about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the balsamic vinegar, broth, honey, Dijon mustard, thyme and garlic.

Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the glaze from the heat and set aside.

For the Salmon

Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.

two salmon filets seasoned with salt and pepper on a plate

Heat the olive oil in a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the salmon fillets and cook about 4 – 6 minutes (depending on the thickness) without moving.

Carefully flip the salmon to the other side and cook 4 – 6 minutes longer until the salmon has cooked through.

two salmon filets cooking in a frying pan

Transfer the salmon to serving plates and drizzle each fillet with the balsamic glaze.

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Honey Balsamic Glazed Salmon on a square white plate — Easy Salmon with Balsamic Glaze

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Serves 2

Balsamic Honey Salmon

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Balsamic Honey Salmon is pan seared and topped with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic and Dijon mustard glaze. This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Honey Balsamic Glaze:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic

For the seared Salmon:

2 salmon filets (about 6 ounces each, skin removed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For the Glaze:

Allow the salmon to come to room temperature about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the balsamic vinegar, broth, honey, Dijon mustard, thyme and garlic.
Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the glaze from the heat and set aside.

For the Salmon:

Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the salmon fillets and cook about 4 - 6 minutes (depending on the thickness) without moving.
Carefully flip the salmon to the other side and cook 4 - 6 minutes longer until the salmon has cooked through.
Transfer the salmon to serving plates and drizzle each fillet with the balsamic glaze.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Balsamic Honey Salmon

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