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Balsamic Glazed Cracked Pepper Salmon Recipe

Impress your taste buds with this elegant and easy Balsamic Glazed Cracked Pepper Salmon recipe! Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish features juicy, perfectly cooked salmon fillets with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. A clean eating favorite since 2008, updated for today's kitchens.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 331.7 kcal
Protein 101g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Glazed Cracked Pepper Salmon

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • fresh herbs (optional), for garnish

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How to Make Balsamic Glazed Cracked Pepper Salmon

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and cracked pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down (if using skin-on fillets).
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While the salmon cooks, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the balsamic honey mixture into the skillet with the salmon. Tilt the pan to coat the fish evenly.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g

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