Honey Balsamic Salmon Skillet for Two

Name: Honey Balsamic Salmon Skillet for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 salmon fillets (4 to 5 oz each), skin off; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Servings 2

Whether you’re a pro at turning out beautiful salmon dinners, or this is your first try, this gorgeous pan-seared salmon drizzled with tangy honey-balsamic sauce is guaranteed to earn you major bragging rights. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated May 6, 2019

Ingredients

tablespoon butter

salmon fillets (4 to 5 oz each), skin off

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon ground pepper

clove garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

teaspoons Dijon mustard

teaspoons honey

tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps

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1

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until foaming. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Add salmon to skillet; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily.
2

Reduce heat to low; add garlic, balsamic vinegar, mustard and honey to skillet. Stir to combine; cook about 1 minute or until sauce thickens slightly. Remove salmon to serving plate, and spoon sauce over top. Garnish with green onions.

Expert Tips

Salmon is available in many varieties. Choose Atlantic salmon for a milder flavor or Pacific salmon for a bolder flavor.
Pair your salmon with gluten-free rice pilaf and a gluten-free salad for an easy meal.
Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 130

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 14g; 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 28% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 80mg; 27%
Sodium: 520mg; 22%
Potassium: 530mg; 15%
Total Carbohydrate: 10g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 8g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;