Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　15 min

　　A tangy glaze brings out the sweetness of this crisp-crusted salmon.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

　　1/4 cup water

　　1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　4 teaspoons packed light brown sugar

　　4 (6-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets

　　2 teaspoons vegetable oil

　　

Step 1

Stir together vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar.

　　

Step 2

Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Increase heat to high and sear salmon, skin sides up, until well browned, about 4 minutes. Turn fish over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.

　　

Step 4

Transfer salmon to plates and carefully add vinegar mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble vigorously and steam). Simmer, stirring, until thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 5

Spoon glaze over salmon.