Seared Salmon With Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed plus
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
• 4 salmon fillets, skin on (center cut)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together balsamic vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat, not smoking. Increase heat to high, add salmon skin side up, and sear until well browned, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn fish over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.

5. 5

   Transfer salmon to plates and carefully add vinegar mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble vigorously and steam).

6. 6

   Simmer, stirring, until thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Spoon glaze over salmon.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy!