I make a lot of salmon. So, I’m always trying to come up with fun new ways to cook it. For this dish, I decided to marry two things that I love, salmon and blueberries, to make blueberry balsamic glazed salmon.
Blueberries are cooked down with balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme, and lemon to make a potent glaze for brushing onto the salmon. The salmon is placed under a broiler to cook, and turn the blueberry glaze into a sticky, flavorful coating.
Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 5-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 4 4-5 oz. salmon filets
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, add the blueberries, thyme, sugar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Place over medium heat. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The blueberries will release their juices. The sauce will reduce and thicken.
- In the meantime, place an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat oven broiler to high. Optional: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat salmon filets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the fish with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the fish skin side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush a thin layer of the blueberry glaze onto the salmon. Place the fish under the broiler for three minutes. Brush an additional thin layer of glaze on the fish. Place back under the broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes. Once cooked, the salmon should flake when pressed with a fork, but not be dry.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 filet |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 157 Calories from fat | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 4.1 | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5 | 3% |
| Carbohydrate 6.8 | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6 | 2% |
| Protein 23.2 | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
This recipe is Delicias
Thank you Miguel! I’m so glad you liked it!
Tried this recipe awhile ago. Loved it! My boyfriend said its the best salmon recipe we’ve made. Looking forward to making it again. Thanks!