SALMON WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

This oven-baked salmon is a cinch to prepare. Brush it with a quick balsamic and thyme reduction before popping it in the oven.

Yield: Serves 4.

SALMON WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp thyme, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 lb salmon fillet

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, oil, brown sugar, thyme, salt and pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Place salmon, skin side down, in prepared pan. Brush salmon with vinegar mixture.
  5. Bake at 425°F for 30 - 35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Using parchment paper as an aid, slide fish onto a serving platter.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

387 calories, 14.8 g fat, 56.6 g protein, 5.8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fibre, 327 mg sodium