Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Transform your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Balsamic Glazed Salmon, perfect for creating memorable family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer, thickening for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon skin-side down and brush half the balsamic glaze over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush on the remaining glaze with 5 minutes left.
- Switch to broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
Notes
Feel free to swap salmon for trout or tilapia. Add citrus zest or fresh herbs for a twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, balsamic glaze, easy dinner, weeknight meals, healthy recipe