Mmmm. This was yummy. The combination of sweet honey, tart apples, and the richness of Balsamic vinegar were a perfect compliment to the strong flavor of the Salmon. And with only a few simple ingredients to gather, this was easy and fast. What’s not to like about that?
This topping would also be great over pork.
Salmon with Balsamic Apple Topping
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
• 4 salmon fillets or steaks (about 1 pound)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh snipped basil, mint, or rosemary
Directions
Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil for 8-9 minutes or until opaque throughout.
Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add apples and cook, stirring a few times, for about 5 minutes or until soft, but not mushy. Stir in the vinegar and honey, cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Serve the mixture over Salmon and top with herbs of your choice. (I also like to serve this dish with a side of brussel sprouts sautéed in butter.)
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I’m not the type of person to mix fruit with fish, but I got to give it to you, this look really good.
Delicious! I LOVE the apples with the salmon. My husband told me he doesn’t like apples, so he just ate the salmon, and he liked that at least.
I used a panini press and it was done in 6 minutes! Easy peasy!
I made this tonight and it was incredibly good. I liked the fresh taste and combination of flavors. For our 3-yr-old daughter, I just took some apples out of the pan before adding the balsamic, and served them to her in a bowl beside the salmon — she’s at the age where she hates combining things. We loved the combo; she ate all the fish and apples, just a little differently. We’ll definitely make this again!
This was really easy and good. I made it with red delicious apples, though (since I already had some in the house) and they came out a little softer than they probably should. Still good, but just be aware of your apple variety if you don’t use the granny smith that the recipe calls for. If you choose a different kind, then maybe adjust the cooking time for shorter.
Made this one. YUM. And so easy. I went with the pork version, though…husband doesn’t do fish. I’m going to try it again with the salmon the next time he’s out of town.
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