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Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

November 12, 2014

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Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon is salmon that has been coated in a flavorful sticky sauce made from blueberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme, and lemon.

piece of Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon on a white plate

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.

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piece of blueberry balsamic glazed salmon on a white plate

Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon is salmon that has been coated in a flavorful sticky sauce made from blueberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme, and lemon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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4.93 from 13 votes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • 5-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt divided
  • 4 (4-5 oz.) salmon filets
  • ¼ 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

Serving: 1glazed filet | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 23.2g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 0.6g
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword balsamic salmon, blueberry salmon, glazed salmon
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Comments

  1. Miguel espinoza says

    February 4, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    5 stars
    This recipe is Delicias

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      February 13, 2016 at 2:32 PM

      Thank you Miguel! I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Katie Vaughn says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    5 stars
    Yummy, I served it over greens with feta, fresh blueberries and balsamic vinegrette. Would make again! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Tim says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:26 PM

    5 stars
    Tried it by barbecuing on a cedar plank. Unbelievable!

    Reply
  5. Dave says

    August 3, 2018 at 9:23 PM

    5 stars
    This is my favorite salmon recipe tonight will be the fourth time absolutely perfect

    Reply
  6. Jerry says

    December 15, 2018 at 9:09 PM

    5 stars
    I did several filets, quadrupled the recipe for them…then turned the whole works into a spread with cream cheese and served on a platter with crackers for a family Christmas party..Amazing!

    Reply
  7. Jenice says

    February 24, 2019 at 4:52 PM

    5 stars
    We ate salmon with blueberry sauce in Alaska and this is as close as we have found! Delicious!

    Reply
  8. Patti says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:32 PM

    5 stars
    I made this sauce for dinner tonight. It was delicious with a delicate flavor perfect for the white fish I cooked. It’s so easy to make. Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Arrbar says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:44 AM

    5 stars
    Amazing new way to make salmon!
    The sauce with the thyme and lemon make it perfect.
    I served with roasted baby yellow potatoes and cauliflower tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper and a cucumber onion salad. Fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    January 6, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    5 stars
    This was so easy and delicious! We eat fish once a week and now we will add this sauce each time!

    Reply
  11. Branson says

    April 3, 2020 at 4:52 PM

    4 stars
    I used catfish. Very good. I’m not a sugar fan, but I’d almost use another tsp of sugar, add another 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/2tsp vinegar just to increase liquid somewhat. I also didn’t boil for 15 mins as it was getting very reduced and pastey. I went 9-10 mins, on a light boil.With a filet with no skin, I would flip half way through. I glazed both sides. Definitely very good. I’ll just try my normal tweaking.

    Reply
  12. Myjenny says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:15 PM

    I wonder if you could sub the thyme for fresh basil? I’ve been thinking about pairing basil and blueberries with salmon for awhile now. Love the cream cheese idea, too.

    Reply
  13. Kathryn D Rowe says

    July 20, 2020 at 2:37 PM

    5 stars
    Outstanding recipe, delicious sauce.

    Reply
  14. MARY BURKE says

    August 23, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    5 stars
    Delicious and very easy to make. Combines our two favorites..salmon and blueberries.

    Reply
  15. Nancy Smyth says

    December 9, 2020 at 6:01 PM

    LOVE THIS RECIPE and it is so easy!

    Reply
  16. M says

    January 6, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    Could you sub something for the sugar? Maybe honey?

    Reply

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