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Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon 🐟🍇

This salmon is seriously restaurant-quality but so simple to make at home! The sweet-tart cranberry glaze with that balsamic tang is absolutely perfect for fall entertaining. I love serving this when I want to impress guests but still have time to actually enjoy their company instead of being stuck in the kitchen all night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. While the salmon cooks, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, and broth in a small saucepan.
  4. Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  5. Flip the salmon fillets carefully so they're skin-side down.
  6. Spoon the cranberry balsamic glaze generously over each salmon fillet.
  7. Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until salmon reaches your preferred doneness (145°F internal temperature).
  8. Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve with extra glaze spooned over top and garnish with fresh rosemary.