Balsamic Salmon Food

BALSAMIC SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Place salmon, skin-side down, on a foil-lined baking dish.
• In a bowl,stir vinegar with honey,mustard and oil.
• Spoon over salmon.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
• Bake in centre of 450F oven til fish flakes with a fork from 11 to 12 minutes.
• Remove with a metal spatula; try to leave fish skin on foil.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F 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.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON FILLETS

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.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON

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.

DIJON BALSAMIC SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix together the salmon, mayonnaise, lemon zest, egg, roasted red peppers, 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of the French Style Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Gently form into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties and freeze until just firm, about 10 minutes.
• Put the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press the salmon cakes in the breadcrumbs to coat both sides. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cakes are heated through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Toss the greens with the remaining vinaigrette in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the salmon cakes among 4 plates (2 per plate). Add a mound of salad to each plate and a lemon wedge.

PLANKED SALMON WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• If using a side of salmon, cut about halfway through the flesh about every 5 to 6-inches so there are some spaces for the glazes to sink in. If using salmon fillets, slice about 8 to 10 sliced angles into flesh, to help flesh more completely soak in the glaze.
• In a small bowl or cup, mix the salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
• In a medium glass bowl, heat the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds to liquefy further. Remove from the microwave and mix in balsamic vinegar.
• Brush the top of the salmon fillets (not the skin side) with the melted butter. Season the flesh side with the spice mixture. Brush with the honey-balsamic mixture, reserving some for later.
• Put the soaked planks under the hot broiler, about 5 inches from the heat source, until the wood is browned on top, about 3 minutes. With tongs, carefully remove the planks from the oven.
• Immediately brush the browned surface with olive oil, then lay the salmon fillets on the oiled surface, skin side down.
• Put 2 cookie sheets in the oven below where the planks will go to catch any glazes or juices that run off. Return the planks to the broiler and cook the fish for 10 minutes. Baste with honey-balsamic and place in oven. Cook until it is done to your taste, about 10 to 15 more minutes, or 20 minutes total for medium.
• Remove the fillets to a platter, or immediately serve directly from the planks.
• Per Serving: Calories 512; Total Fat 29 grams; Saturated Fat 9 grams; Protein 35 grams; Total Carbohydrate 28 grams; Sugar: 28 grams; Fiber 0 grams; Cholesterol 109 milligrams; Sodium 1185 milligrams

SEARED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

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-inch 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.

STUFFED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the crab cake mix: Gently mix the crab meat with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Form four 4-ounce crab cakes.
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• For the salmon: Make a small vertical pocket in each piece of salmon. Place a slice of Brie on the bottom of the pocket, top with 1 crab cake and another slice of Brie.
• Place the salmon in a large baking dish and add enough water to reach one-quarter of the way up the side of the salmon. Bake until pale and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the asparagus and sauce: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus just until crisp tender and bright green. Drain and plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
• Put the vinegar and shallots in a saute pan and cook over medium heat until vigorously bubbling and reduced by three-quarters, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the butter. If the sauce is too thin, continue to simmer over very low heat until desired thickness.
• In a second saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook until warmed through. (The asparagus is already cooked so don't saute it too long.)
• Serve the salmon and asparagus over wild rice. Spoon over the sauce.

SIMPLE SALMON WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip salmon fillets in melted margarine, covering both sides. Place in a baking dish. Squeeze lemons evenly over each fillet.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic together in a bowl; spoon over salmon fillets. Sprinkle with parsley; drizzle any remaining butter over fillets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil for 3 minutes before serving.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND GOLDEN RAISINS

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.

BALSAMIC-HONEY GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally. Spoon vegetables to one side of skillet. Add fish, flesh sides down, to other side of skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 4 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Transfer fish and vegetables to plate; cover to keep warm. Add dressing and honey to skillet; cook and stir 30 sec. or until heated through.
• Pour dressing mixture over fish. Top vegetables with cheese and basil.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON FILLETS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; Pour over fish in shallow dish. Turn to evenly coat fish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat oven to 450°F. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Place fish on foil-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

SEARED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Stir together vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
• Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Increase heat to high and sear salmon, skin sides up, 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 MAPLE GLAZE SALMON

Steps:

• Combine grapefruit (orange) juice, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and garlic in a saucepan over medium high heat.
• Bring to a boil and cook 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in oil.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brush generously with glaze and grill or broil 10 minutes, occasionally brushing with glaze.

OVEN ROASTED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE

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.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside., In a small saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Stir in vinegar, mustard, wine, honey, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Set aside 2 tablespoons for basting., Place fillets on prepared pan. Brush with sauce and sprinkle with oregano. Bake, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, salt and pepper.
• Heat maple syrup mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, about 5 minutes, or until syrupy. Remove from heat ; stir in rosemary.
• Preheat broiler. Place fish on the greased unheated rack of a broiler pan and brush with half of the glaze. Broil 6-7 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Turn fish over; brush with remaining glaze. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes more, or until fish begins to flake when tested with fork.