Yield: 2 servings
Balsamic Salmon
⭐️Test Kitchen Approved!⭐️This juicy, flaky balsamic salmon recipe with sweet and savory Sriracha-balsamic glaze is an easy 30-minute dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sriracha, or your favorite hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, garlic, brown sugar, sriracha, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Marinate salmon fillets in mixture for 15 minutes.
- While fillets are marinating, preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease with olive oil or butter so the salmon does not stick.
- Place salmon skin-side down on prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven on the top rack. Bake for 5 minutes, lightly brush any leftover marinade on top of the fillets and bake for 5 minutes more (or until salmon is cooked throughly and flakes easily with a fork).
- Serve with fresh greens (like spicy arugula) or grains (like couscous) for a healthy quick dinner!
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Notes
Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Wrap each filet in plastic wrap. Transfer the salmon to freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat: Sprinkle the fish with 1 teaspoon water and microwave it in 30-second increments. You can also use a pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
Cook on the Stove or in Air Fryer: Follow my 10-minute air fryer salmon directions to cook this in your air fryer. For the stove top, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 4 minutes, flip it, and let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until flaky.
Don’t Over Marinate Allow the salmon to marinate for 1 hour max. Any longer and the acids in marinade can break down the salmon, making it mushy.
Use a Bag: I also will add the marinade ingredients to a ziplock bag, shake it up, then add the salmon. No bowl or whisk needed!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 filet, Calories: 489kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 1295mg, Potassium: 878mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 81IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 2mg