Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Can I tell you how much I love salmon?  It is one of the most perfect foods in the world.  Unfortunately, we don't get to eat it often, what with it costing significantly more than things like chicken or pasta.  That means when we do occasionally splurge on such a delight, I want to make sure the recipe I use it in is worthy of such a treat.  I don't want to waste my precious salmon!  This recipe definitely fits the bill.  I do tend to be a balsamic lover so that may have something to do with it, but this glaze is just heavenly and is a great compliment to the salmon.

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Number of Servings: 6
Time to Prepare: 30 minutes

• 6 (approx 5 oz) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp white wine
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 tsp Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• oregano

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic; cook and stir 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.  (It will smell really strongly of vinegar when you are making the glaze....don't worry, the flavor won't be as overpowering as you think.)

Arrange salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush fillets with balsamic glaze to coat and reserve the remaining glaze. Sprinkle with oregano.

Bake 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.

Source: All Recipes
Produce Used: Garlic