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Pan-Seared Salmon With Honey-Balsamic Sauce
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Simple seared salmon is served with sauteed leeks and drizzled with a sweet balsamic sauce.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup julienne-cut leeks
4 (6 ounce each) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
directions
Add the oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Remove the leeks and set aside.
Season the salmon with half the salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned and the salmon tests done with tested with a fork. Remove the salmon from the pan and keep warm.
Add the vinegar, honey, and remaining salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is reduced by half.
Place the fish on individual serving plates. Top with the leeks. Drizzle with the honey-balsamic sauce and serve immediately.
nutrition data
228 calories, 6 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrates, 34 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
August 16, 2007
Quick summer dish - with a salad & steamed corn...YUM. Substituted garden onion for leeks and used 1/4C. Balsamic and 1/4 dry vermouth. Thanks for delish recipe!
August 8, 2007
Truly a taste-filled dish! Easy too!