Salmon with Balsamic Thai Chile Glaze

Salmon with Balsamic Thai Chile Glaze

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Salmon with Balsamic Thai Chile Glaze
Serves 6
By author margaret @ The Right Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 scallions
  • 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup sweet Thai chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4-6 salmon fillets (skinless)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions

1. Slice the green tops of the scallions and set aside to use as a garnish. Mince the white parts and put into a small bowl with the sesame oil, garlic and ginger. In another small bowl, stir together the chile sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Set all of these aside while you sear the salmon.
2. Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over hight heat. Add the vegetable oil and coat the pan evenly. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Add the salmon fillets to the hot skillet and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Gently turn the fillets with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the fish is just barely cooked through. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet with paper towels and return it to the stove, turning the heat down to medium.
3. Add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, scallion mixture and stir, about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the chile sauce, brown sugar, soy and vinegar mixture and cook, stirring 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Stir in the lime juice.
4. Return the salmon to the skillet with the glaze. Use a brush or a spoon to liberally coat the filets and warm gently. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve with freshly ground black pepper.
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