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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Seared Salmon with Balsamic Glaze

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. brown sugar
4 (6 oz.) center-cut pieces of salmon fillets with skin
salt and pepper
2 tsp. vegetable oil

  • Stir vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar in small bowl.
  • Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium high heat until hot, not smoking.
  • Increase heat to high, add salmon (skin up) and sear until well brown (about 4 min.)
  • Turn over until just cooked through (about 3-4 min.)
  • Transfer salmon to plates and add mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble and steam). Simmer, stirring until thick and reduced to 1/3 cup (2 min.)
  • Spoon over salmon.

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