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| Balsamic-Glazed Salmon w/ Kumquats |
Everyone needs a "go-to" quick and easy dish to whip up. This is mine...and of course it involves salmon.
Salmon is my absolute favorite fish to eat because of its taste and omega-3 content. It's also an excellent source of Vitamin D, which I currently need more of. How perfect. I've also been in this whole kumquat mood lately because I love how it's a cross between a sweet orange and a sour lemon--the best of both worlds. The rind also contains 1 gram of fiber per kumquat, so use it, eat it, love it!
I usually cook salmon it in three different ways depending on my mood: Stove, Baked, or Broiled. Here, I have it cooked on the stove and baked in the oven. Broiled to come.
Kumquat Balsamic-Glazed Salmon
Serving Size = 2
2 salmon filets
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
6 kumquats, chopped w/ skin
3 tbs onion, chopped
1 garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 cayenne pepper
salt & pepper
On the Stove:
1) Dry the salmon with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Set aside
2) Heat skillet over medium high with cooking spray and place salmon skin side down.
3) About 2-3 minutes in, add balsamic, kumquats, onion, and garlic to pan. May decrease heat to medium if balsamic splatters
4) Cook for approx. another 1 1/2 minutes, then flip salmon over and cook for another 4-7 minutes depending on thickness. I usually just test it towards the end to see when it flakes. Let it sit for a few minutes and serve.
Baked:
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2) Dry the salmon with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
3) In medium pan over medium high heat, sear salmon (skin side down) for 1-2 minutes, flip, and repeat. This gives it a nice crust prior to baking it in the oven.
4) In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Place salmon on baking sheet covered with foil. Pour balsamic mixture on top
5) Bake in oven for about 8-10 minutes depending on thickness. Let sit for a few minutes and serve.
