Karen Buch RDN, LDN
1 min
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Prominent health organizations recommend 250-500mg omega-3s EPA+DHA per day or eating a variety of seafood at least twice a week, while the American Psychiatric Association
Because salmon is a rich source of omega-3s (delivering >1,000mg per 4-ounce cooked portion), I’m always looking for new ways to serve it. This recipe has become a family favorite.
Seared Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) Salmon Fillets (I typically use Alaskan Coho salmon portions)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Glaze)
1 Tbsp. Butter, melted
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp. Prepared Course Ground Dijon Mustard
10 Easy Prep Steps
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, STIR to combine the last 5 ingredients; set aside.
3. In a large, oven-safe skillet, HEAT oil on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
4. Season salmon portions (flesh-side) with salt and pepper.
5. ADD salmon portions to the skillet, flesh-side down, SEAR about 5 minutes until golden/crusting.
6. Using a fish spatula, FLIP once so that portions are flesh-side up in the skillet.
7. DRIZZLE half of the glaze evenly over salmon portions.
8. PLACE skillet into pre-heated oven; BAKE 8 to 10 minutes until salmon appear flaky/opaque.
9. Using a fish spatula, REMOVE salmon from the skillet to a serving platter.
10. Drizzle with remaining glaze. SERVE immediately.
REFRIGERATE any unused portions to REHEAT or SERVE COLD over a tossed green salad.