Strawberry Basil Balsamic Glazed Salmon Food

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (avoid parchment paper), then coat with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes, watching carefully so that it does not burn.
• Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk and simmer until the mixture thickens; about 4 minutes.
• Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush liberally with the glaze.
• Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from the oven.
• Baste with the glaze, then bake 5 to 10 additional minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

SEARED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish.

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.

STRAWBERRY BASIL BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Cut the salmon filet into 2-3 pieces, aiming for 5-8 ounces per piece depending on how many people you are serving.
• Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
• Begin heating coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Once oil is hot, place salmon in pan. Allow salmon to cook most of the way with the skin side down, then flip to sear the top.
• While salmon is cooking, combine garlic, balsamic vinegar and coconut aminos in a small bowl and whisk. Reduce the heat to low and then pour directly over the cooking salmon when it is almost cooked through (about 6 minutes).
• Allow the salmon to finish cooking for several more minutes. Keep the heat low to prevent the mixture from burning. As it thickens you can spoon some over the top of the salmon. The salmon should only take about 8-10 minutes to cook through depending on the thickness.
• Chop the basil and strawberries if you haven't already. Crumble the goat cheese.
• Once the salmon is done, remove from the pan and top with goat cheese, strawberries, basil and balsamic reduction and serve.

BAKED STRAWBERRY SALMON

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard and pepper. Add salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; spoon preserves over fillets. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Saute red onions in oil until soft.
• add strawberries to pan and sautee until tehy soften.
• Add vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, reducing to syrup consistency, mashing strawberries.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Place salmon fillet on a baking sheet and use a pastry brush to brush it with a few coats of balsamic vinegar. Reserve the rest of the balsamic for later. Season salmon with a dash of salt and pepper.
• 2. Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes until cooked to your desired level of doneness. For well done fish, you may need to add a couple of extra minutes in the oven.
• 3. When salmon is cooked, brush a bit of the remaining balsamic vinegar over the top. Top salmon with strawberry salsa and serve immediately.
• 4. Combine strawberries, cilantro, jalapeño, green onion, lime juice in a medium bowl.
• 5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 6. Store salsa in the fridge until you're ready to serve.