Best 8 Quick Balsamic Glazed Salmon Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than balsamic glazed salmon! This dish is incredibly simple to make, yet it's packed with flavor. The key is in the glaze, which is made with a combination of balsamic vinegar, honey, and herbs. When it's brushed onto the salmon and baked, it creates a sticky, caramelized coating that's to die for.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON



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Rich in omega-3s, this tender salmon boasts a delicious blend of flavors with just a touch of balsamic vinegar. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine or water
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside., In a small saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in vinegar, mustard, wine, honey, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside 2 tablespoons for basting., Place fillets on prepared pan. Brush with sauce and sprinkle with oregano. Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets, skinned
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed or chopped
2 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame (12 ounces), thawed
2 cups sugar snap peas (6 ounces), halved

Steps:

  • For the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and garlic to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thick, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • For the salmon: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the salmon with the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • For the vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the edamame and snap peas and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the vegetable mixture among 4 serving plates. Top with a piece of salmon and drizzle with the glaze.

QUICK BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON



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This quick balsamic salmon is the perfect dinner for a weeknight since it is so easy to make. There is no marinating, waiting, or planning in advance.

Provided by FastCheapDiet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (4 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 2 minutes; flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Whisk balsamic vinegar and honey together; pour over salmon. Continue cooking over low heat until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.2 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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This dinner for two is quick and healthy: Everything cooks in just one large skillet. And the final dish is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s. To round out this recipe and riff on its Mediterranean feel, serve the salmon with couscous tossed with roasted pistachios.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Fish     Fruit     Leafy Green     Olive     Vegetable     Sauté     Valentine's Day     High Fiber     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Seafood     Salmon     Spinach     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9-ounce) bags spinach leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (5-ounce) salmon fillets with skin
1/3 cup chopped shallot (1 very large)
1/3 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Pour a few tablespoons water into heavy large nonstick skillet. Place over medium-high heat. Add 1 bag spinach (skillet will be full). Using 2 wooden spoons, turn and toss spinach until most of leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach leaves in 2 batches. Turn and toss spinach until just wilted but still bright green. Transfer cooked spinach to strainer set over bowl.
  • Wipe skillet dry if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, skin side up. Sear until brown, about 3 minutes; turn fish. Cook until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to plate; wipe skillet clean.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet. Add chopped shallot, halved olives, and golden raisins. Stir 1 minute. Add spinach; toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound spinach mixture on plates. Top with salmon.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and honey to skillet. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 30 seconds. Spoon glaze over salmon and spinach and serve.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON FILLETS



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A glaze featuring balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, white wine and Dijon mustard makes baked salmon fillets extraordinary.

Provided by ISYBEL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Coat a small saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Mix in white wine, honey, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Arrange salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with oregano.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, or until flesh flakes easily with a fork. Brush fillets with remaining glaze, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to transfer fillets to serving platter, leaving the skin behind on the foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 171.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CITRUS BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 salmon fillets, 3/4-inch thick, about 1 1/2 pounds total
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can seasoned chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rub salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Whisk balsamic vinegar, cornstarch, orange juice and brown sugar in medium saucepan. Add chicken broth and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring until the mixture thickens. Arrange salmon on serving platter and serve with sauce. Serve over hot white rice, if desired.

EASY BALSAMIC-HONEY-MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON



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Make and share this Easy Balsamic-Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Weeknight

Time 11m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces salmon steaks, about 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Mix together first five ingredients in a bowl.
  • Coat the fish with the glaze.
  • Grill fish until completely cooked, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Enjoy!

QUICK GLAZED SALMON



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Here's a flavorful and well-seasoned entree that takes no time at all but is sure to net you plenty of compliments! Angela Lively - Baxter, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over fillets. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the salmon is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcook the salmon, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the glaze. A thick, syrupy balsamic vinegar will produce the best results.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
  • You can add other ingredients to the glaze, such as honey, brown sugar, or chopped herbs.
  • Serve the salmon with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy balsamic glazed salmon recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that can be ready in under 30 minutes. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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