Description
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction, caramelized to perfection in under 20 minutes. A quick, elegant weeknight dish that pairs beautifully with rice or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
4–6 oz salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Mix balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Pat salmon dry and brush with olive oil
Evenly spread glaze over salmon
Bake for 12-15 minutes until glaze caramelizes and fish is cooked through
Notes
Use fresh salmon fillets for best texture
Skin-on fillets create a crisp glaze at the edges
Honey or maple syrup substitutes brown sugar for sugar-free option
Serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg