FLAVOR BOOSTER Salmon fillets are dressed with a sweet-and-sour glaze that combines dark-brown sugar with pungent whole-grain mustard. Arrange the fish on a platter with watercress and lemon wedges for an impressive presentation fit for a dinner party.

　　

Ingredients

serves 8

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 large shallot, minced

　　1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

　　1/4 cup whole-grain mustard

　　1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar

　　Coarse salt and ground pepper

　　1 side salmon (about 3 pounds), skin removed, cut into 8 fillets

　　1 bunch watercress (about 3/4 pound), thick stems trimmed

　　Lemon wedges, for serving

　　

Step 1

Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add mustard and brown sugar; stir until warm and combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. (To store, refrigerate cooled glaze in an airtight container, up to 1 day.)

　　

Step 2

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, if desired (for easy cleanup). Place salmon fillets on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to a small dish and brush on top of salmon. Broil salmon until glaze is bubbling and fish is opaque throughout, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from broiler; brush remaining glaze over fillets. Serve salmon with watercress and lemon wedges.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 4

Calories: 298

　　

Step 5

Fat: 13g (2g Saturated Fat)

　　

Step 6

Protein: 35g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrates: 12g

　　

Step 8

Fiber: 1g

　　Everyday Food: Light