SEARED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE

Seared Salmon with Balsamic Sauce image

A friend gave me this quick and easy approach to salmon. It has a mildly sweet sauce and is such a hit that I've passed it to other fish fans. -Trish Horton, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons brown sugar
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Sprinkle salmon with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place salmon in skillet, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, combine water, vinegar, lemon juice and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Serve salmon with sauce; sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges