Balsamic Glazed Salmon Recipe Is a Heart-Healthy, High-Protein Dinner (6 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) by Dr. Sarah Warren

My boys enjoy salmon, and fish is one of the best sources of protein. Fish is also a good source of omega 3s, which promote heart health and support immune systems. Read about the other health benefits of salmon. This easy balsamic-glazed salmon recipe is a quick, high-protein, heart-healthy meal. (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Your shopping list for this gluten-free balsamic-glazed salmon recipe is short and sweet: salmon fillets, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice (fresh is best!) and brown sugar. The salmon is cooked in a skillet to sear both sides, then the sauce is poured over the fish. Cook until it's to your liking on doneness.

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In my opinion, wild caught salmon is better for the fish than growing up on an overcrowded farm – and it’s better for the planet and healthier for us and for our kids’ bodies.

Try this same cooking method with other fish that you enjoy! Serve this quick salmon dinner with your favorite side dishes. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Here’s how you make it:

1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sear the salmon for about 4 minutes per side.
2. In a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, water, lemon juice and brown sugar. Pour over the fish.
3. Simmer until the fish is cooked through, or to your liking. Use any leftover fish for salmon salad or other recipes. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
   

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