Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate guide to creating a culinary masterpiece: roast salmon with balsamic vinegar. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. As we embark on this culinary adventure, we'll explore the secrets behind selecting the perfect salmon, mastering the art of roasting, and crafting a balsamic vinegar glaze that elevates this dish to new heights of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-worthy dish made right in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SALMON WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE
If you like salmon and balsamic vinegar, then you'll love this dish. It's super quick and so easy to prepare. It's especially good with roasted vegetables and a mixed greens salad.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together vinegar, water, lemon juice and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a 12" nonstick skillet over moderately high heat but not smoking.
- Increase heat to high, add salmon skin side up, and sear until well browned (about 4 minutes).
- Turn fish over and sear until just cooked through (3 to 4 minutes more).
- Transfer salmon to plates and carefully add vinegar mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble vigorously and steam.).
- Simmer, stirring until thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 2 minutes).
- Spoon glaze over salmon.
BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON FILLETS
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
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
OVEN ROASTED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE
Roasting is one of the fastest and easiest ways to prepare salmon. Stir up this simple sauce and enjoy!
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with foil.
- Place the salmon fillet or steaks skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Stir together the sauce ingredients and spoon or spread the mixture over the salmon.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes per inch, until the fish flakes with a fork.
- Use a thin spatula to remove the fish from the pan, and try to leave the skin behind on the foil.
- Serve immediately.
ROAST SALMON WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
These simple and few ingredients make for quick but elegant entertaining. The final broiling caramelizes the sugar to give the salmon its attractive, mildly sweet glaze.
Provided by cdagirl
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and pepper in a large bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of marinade in a small bowl, and set aside. Add the salmon and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove the salmon from the marinade, and shake off excess. Place salmon in an aluminum foil-lined baking dish, and sprinkle with salt.
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Roast in the preheated oven until the fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 10 minutes. Brush salmon with the reserved marinade, and return to the oven. Roast until glazed, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 375.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
ROASTED SALMON WITH SAUTEED BALSAMIC SPINACH
This is my favorite way to eat salmon. It is healthy, affordable, fast and delicious. -Susan Hall, Sparks, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Rub 1 teaspoon oil over both sides of salmon; sprinkle with seafood seasoning and pepper. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; roast until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place remaining oil, garlic and pepper flakes in a 6-qt. stockpot; heat over medium-low heat until garlic is softened, 3-4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Divide among four serving dishes., In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil. Cook until vinegar is reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Immediately remove from heat., To serve, place salmon over spinach mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND GOLDEN RAISINS
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
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.
SALMON WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY GLAZE
Look no further-you've just found the first, last and only way you'll ever want to fix salmon again. The sweet and tangy flavors blend beautifully in this easy-to-remember recipe. -Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened., Place salmon skin side down on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon glaze over salmon; top with oregano., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a fresh, high-quality salmon fillet. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a bright orange color.
- Season the salmon fillet generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
- Roast the salmon fillet in a hot oven. This will help to create a crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh.
- Baste the salmon fillet with balsamic vinegar glaze during the last few minutes of cooking. This will help to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the fish.
- Serve the salmon fillet immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Roast salmon with balsamic vinegar is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is roasted to perfection and the balsamic vinegar glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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