Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Quick and easy midweek dinner for balsamic glazed salmon using good quality shop bought balsamic glaze, done in 20 minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 170g each (about 6 oz))
- 2 tbsp EV olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- 1
Pat your salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel. This is the most important step for getting a beautiful, crispy sear. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side up. Sear for about 3 minutes without moving them, until you have a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- 3
Flip the salmon fillets over. Now, immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. This is important to prevent the glaze from burning. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the glaze over the top of the salmon fillets.
- 4
Let the salmon cook for another 5 minutes on the second side. The glaze will bubble and thicken slightly. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.