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Brad's blackened salmon with blueberry balsamic reduction. Baked salmon coated in a flavorful sauce of blueberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, thyme, and lemon. Blueberries, balsamic vinegar, a little bit of olive oil, a shallot, and black pepper is all you need to make this thick sweet reduction! It tasted amazing with the salmon which I poached in organic vegetable broth.

Brad's blackened salmon with blueberry balsamic reduction Divide the salad among four plates. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. When making these delightful Caprese skewers for an upcoming get-together I was torn between buying a bottle of balsamic glaze from the store or making my own version at home. You can cook Brad's blackened salmon with blueberry balsamic reduction using 22 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Brad's blackened salmon with blueberry balsamic reduction

  1. You need 2-3 lbs of king salmon fillet. Completely debone & filet off skin.
  2. You need of New Orleans or Cajun seasoning.
  3. You need 4 tbs of unsalted butter, divided.
  4. You need of For the vegetable medley.
  5. Prepare 2 tbs of butter.
  6. Prepare 1 of LG sweet potato, wash skin on, julienne.
  7. It's 3 of medium carrots, wash skin on, julienne.
  8. You need 1 of bell pepper, deseeded, julienne.
  9. Prepare 1 of md zucchini, wash skin on, julienne.
  10. Prepare 1 tbs of minced garlic.
  11. Prepare 1/2 tsp of each, white pepper, dry mustard, sea salt.
  12. You need 1/4 cup of marsala cooking wine.
  13. Prepare of For the reduction.
  14. You need of Juice of 1 lemon.
  15. You need of Juice of one tangerine.
  16. Prepare 1 cup of Pino grigio.
  17. You need 1/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar.
  18. You need 3/4 lb of blueberries, lightly mashed.
  19. Prepare 4-5 tbs of brown sugar.
  20. Prepare 1/8 tsp of cinnamon.
  21. You need 1/8 tsp of ground allspice.
  22. You need of Thickener, 1/4 cup each. Cornstarch and cold water.

One quick flip of the bottle to read the label convinced me quickly… there is. This recipe uses blueberries mixed with balsamic vinegar, resulting in a sweet and sour sauce that's lovely on salmon. Blueberries are not only a Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on top of the asparagus in the slow cooker. Drizzle with the vinegar mixture and sprinkle with the blueberries.

Brad's blackened salmon with blueberry balsamic reduction instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon into serving sized pieces. Set aside on paper towels. Try to get as much moisture out of it as possible..
  2. Start the reduction, in a saucepot, add lemon and tangerine juice, white wine, and vinegar. Over medium low heat, simmer and reduce by at least half..
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients. Except thickener. Continue to simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust sweetness to taste..
  4. Meanwhile, start the veggies. Melt butter in a LG frying pan over medium heat..
  5. Add potatoes and carrots. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes..
  6. Add peppers. Saute 3 to 4 minutes..
  7. Add zucchini, garlic and seasoning. Saute another 3 minutes. Do not worry if some crust is forming on the pan..
  8. Add marsala. Deglaze pan. Let marsala reduce almost completely. Until veggies are just moist..
  9. Over medium high heat, melt 2 tbs butter in another frying pan.
  10. Coat presentation side of salmon well with Cajun seasoning.
  11. When butter is just starting to smoke, place salmon in the pan presentation side down. Do not touch for 5 to 7 minutes. Coat the bottom side of salmon with Cajun seasoning in pan..
  12. Meanwhile bring your sauce to a simmer. Add thickener slowly stirring constantly until sauce reaches desired consistency..
  13. When salmon becomes blackened on the first side, may take up to 10 minutes. Flip over and add rest of butter. Cook on that side another 3 to 4 minutes or until fish is just done..
  14. Plate veggie medley. Place salmon on top. Spoon desired sauce over the top. Garnish with a couple fresh blueberries and lemon slices. Serve immediately. Enjoy..

It's so easy to make a balsamic reduction (balsamic glaze) at home. Combine all blackened ingredients in mini food processor. Coat both sides of salmon with mixture in shallow bowl. Heat nonstick, oven-proof, skillet over med-high heat. Serve salmon on top of spinach with dijon sauce on side.