Balsamic Salmon

A sweetly tangy salmon with basil, cilantro, and garlic in a balsamic sauce.

Since I'm still somehow unpacking, I wanted an easy salmon dish. And what's easier than just throwing a few materials together and then throwing the whole thing in the oven? Plus, balsamic vinegar not only tenderizes the salmon during the marinating step, once baked, the acidity decreases and the sweetness comes through. Almost like a balsamic vinegar reduction - minus, you know, the actual work of making the reduction. Less work and great flavor? A win in my book! Give it a try and see if you agree.

What's your favorite easy salmon recipe?

Balsamic Salmon

by CJ Huang

A sweetly tangy salmon with basil, cilantro, and garlic in a balsamic sauce.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
		1/4 cup		balsamic vinegar
	8 ounces			salmon fillet
		1 tablespoon		garlic, minced
		1 tablespoon		cilantro
		1 tablespoon		basil
		1 teaspoon		garlic salt

Methods:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, cilantro, basil, and garlic salt.
	3. Dip/marinate the salmon in sauce, then bake at 350F until cooked through and flaky.