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Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Published: May 9, 2015   |   Updated: May 22, 2023   |   57 Comments

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This balsamic-glazed salmon has tender salmon basted and drizzled with a sauce made from balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and Dijon mustard. This restaurant-quality entree is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs well with many sides for an elegant dinner.

Here's a quick and easy balsamic glazed salmon recipe for salmon lovers. With a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce and ready in under 30 minutes!

Today we’re making some balsamic glazed salmon with flaky, baked salmon marinated, basted then drizzled in a deliciously sweet, tart and tangy glaze. The balsamic glaze is made from balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s easy to make at home.

Pair it with a side of greens like asparagus, green beans, or broccoli for a well-balanced, elegant meal. For more salmon recipes, try honey garlic salmon, creamy garlic butter salmon, lemon and parmesan-crusted salmon, or honey mustard salmon. For more balsamic recipes, try this delicious slow cooker balsamic roast. In the meantime, let’s start making some balsamic glazed salmon.

How To Make Balsamic Glazed Salmon (1 Min Video)

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Ingredients to make balsamic glazed salmon in prep bowls.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON RECIPE TIPS

Salmon – The salmon is done cooking when it is no longer translucent (red or raw) but opaque (pink). The salmon will flake easily when pressed down gently with your finger or a fork (aka it separates easily along the white lines that run across the fillet). Alternatively, you can use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. FDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Marinating – 15-30 minutes is more than enough time to marinate the salmon. The acidity of balsamic vinegar will cook the fish if left too long. I read somewhere that fish is sensitive to marinades and will get mushy so, unlike chicken or beef, you can’t marinate fish overnight.

Here's a quick and easy balsamic glazed salmon recipe for salmon lovers. With a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce and ready in under 30 minutes!

Crispy salmon – Pan-fry the salmon in a skillet until it is golden brown before baking, or broil the salmon in the oven for 2-3 minutes before serving. You may have to reduce baking time in the oven if you pan-fry it beforehand.

Sauce – Divide the sauce into two parts. One part of the sauce is for marinating and basting in the oven and the other is for drizzling over the salmon once it’s cooked. You can reduce this drizzling sauce over the stovetop for a thicker sauce.

Brown sugar – This balances out the tartness of the balsamic vinegar but is not so overpowering that it’s sickeningly sweet. Some recipes use honey in place of brown sugar.

Dijon mustard – Mustard adds a little bite and balances out the sauce.

Here's a quick and easy balsamic glazed salmon recipe for salmon lovers. With a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce and ready in under 30 minutes!

Garlic – You can use fresh garlic or garlic powder. When using fresh garlic, one teaspoon of minced garlic is about one regular-sized garlic clove.

Red pepper flakes – This gives the sauce a little bit of a kick but not too much. Skip this if you’re not a fan.

Make it over the stovetop -Sear the salmon on both sides in a skillet over medium-high until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Finish with the drizzling sauce.

Make it in the air fryer – Preheat the air fryer and air fry the salmon for 7-8 minutes at 400°F, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Finish with the drizzling sauce.

Here's a quick and easy balsamic glazed salmon recipe for salmon lovers. With a sweet and tangy balsamic sauce and ready in under 30 minutes!

What to Serve with Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Pair the salmon with some greens like garlic butter mushrooms, lemon pepper asparagus, green beans, garlic Parmesan roasted broccoli, or brussels sprouts. Mashed potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, or a slow-cooked mushroom risotto are also elegant sides that will compliment the balsamic flavors well.

And that’s all there is to it! Enjoy your salmon and let me know how you liked it, what substitutions you made and what sides you paired it with in the comments below! 🙂

MORE SALMON RECIPES TO TRY

  • Honey Garlic Salmon
  • Honey Mustard Salmon
  • Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon
  • Lemon and Parmesan-Crusted Salmon
  • Salmon Piccata

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Balsamic glazed salmon on a white plate with some asparagus.

Balsamic Glazed Salmon


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  • Total Time: 30 mins
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This balsamic-glazed salmon has tender salmon basted and drizzled with a sauce made from balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and Dijon mustard.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. salmon fillet

SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced / 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the sauce ingredients and stir to mix. Divide sauce into half.
  2. Marinate the salmon fillet with half the sauce in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Arrange the salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet or casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon. Baste the salmon with the leftover marinade halfway through.
  4. Dish and serve hot drizzled with the other half of the sauce.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For crispy salmon, sear the salmon with some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes before baking, or broil for 2-3 minutes in the oven before serving.
  • For a thicker drizzling sauce, bring the other half of the sauce to a simmer in a saucepan and reduce until thickened.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins

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  1. Karyl Carter says

    September 6, 2023

    Perfect sweet,sour and a tiny kick of spice! Fam loved it and its a save on my pinterest board.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      September 21, 2023

      I love the flavor combination too! Some of my favorite food has two or more flavors combined, like sweet, sour and hot. It’s a treat! Thank you for sharing, Karyl.

      Reply
  2. Mary helen says

    August 28, 2023

    Can you make this in air fryer?

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 30, 2023

      Good question and you absolutely can! When I developed this recipe, I didn’t own an air fryer but have since made many air fryer salmon recipes. I would suggest preheating the air fryer to 400°F and basting the remaining marinade onto the salmon fillets before air frying for 7-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, add another 5 minutes to that time.

      Reply
  3. Eileen Cifelli says

    July 25, 2023

    This was so delicious! I think it’d be great on chicken or pork too!

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 3, 2023

      I had the same idea! I made a summer dish recently with a balsamic reduction and added fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Try out the Caprese chicken 🙂

      Reply
  4. Paulette Grace says

    July 20, 2023

    The fish was very flavorful! I loved the sauce.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 3, 2023

      Thank you! A balsamic reduction with a hint of mustard is an addictive combo 😉

      Reply
  5. Lee Ann Crowe says

    April 20, 2023

    This was so easy and tasty for me I’m handicapped so there wasn’t a lot of prep or clean up thanks

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      April 27, 2023

      I’m happy this recipe hit the spot for you and was easy to make. Thank you for sharing, Lee Ann 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rachel says

    February 1, 2023

    This was such a simple recipe to make and so delicious! The good part of this recipe is that it uses ingredients that we always have in the kitchen (other than the salmon), so if we do have fish, it’s perfect for a quick, easy dinner night. It’s probably one of my favorite recipes my husband and I have made in our first year and a half of marriage!

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 5, 2023

      Thanks for sharing such a great review. I try to keep my recipes simple with everyday ingredients as I like to call them. Basically things most people should already have in their pantry or can easily get at the grocery store. This lets me know I’m on track! Belated congratulations and I hope this recipe feeds the two of you for many years to come!

      Reply
  7. nc1marm says

    September 25, 2022

    I have tried so many different recipes in hopes that my husband would eat salmon. This is the first recipe that he ate the entire piece of salmon. Definitely a 5-star recipe. Really easy to make. Excellent and will now make this salmon recipe every single time. Thanks.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      October 2, 2022

      That’s fantastic. I love that he enjoyed the salmon and this recipe worked. Thanks for commenting and sharing!

      Reply
  8. PJ Monday says

    July 11, 2021

    OMG- amazing. It’s summertime – so I tried cooking it on the grill this time. I don’t want to toot my own horn BUT – TOOT TOOT!!!! If you do it on the grill skin side down to begin with. You need to make this recipe.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      July 12, 2021

      Toot toot! I LOVE hearing how it worked out on the grill. I never thought of doing this recipe there but I guess with all the basting, it works. It must have been so delicious!

      Reply
  9. Arianne says

    August 3, 2020

    Just made this last night. I wasn’t sure if I’d like it because I don’t usually love fish but it was amazing! So happy I have a new recipe to make!!

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      July 12, 2021

      Oh sorry for the long-delayed reply, I must have missed this comment somehow! I’m SO happy you found a fish go-to recipe you like. Salmon can be so tasty 🙂

      Reply
  10. Billy Coleman says

    June 12, 2019

    This recipe was amazing! The salmon absorbed the flavor of the marinade and tasted so good! Searing it was a great suggestion too.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      July 8, 2019

      I’m glad it worked out for you! I love the crunch from seared salmon.

      Reply
  11. Casey says

    January 2, 2018

    Do you leave the skin on the salmon when baking?

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      January 29, 2018

      Yes I do. Bake it with the skin side down and you’re good to go. Good luck!

      Reply
  12. Sara says

    December 20, 2017

    Hi,

    I want to try this recipe. any suggestions for replacing the Worcestershire sauce?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      January 29, 2018

      I would just try leaving the Worcestershire sauce out.

      Reply
  13. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    June 3, 2015

    The images seriously have me drooling here. I just love the acidic tang of balsamic.. so I can imagine this tastes divine!

    Reply
  14. The Cooking Jar says

    June 1, 2015

    Worcestershire sauce is one of my favorite things. I liberally douse my steaks in it. I add it to every beef base I can find and when I discovered the English dish called ‘Welsh Rarebit’, you know I went crazy dipping it in Worcestershire sauce!

    Reply
  15. Dorothy Dunton says

    May 9, 2015

    Hi Farah! This is such a gorgeous dish! I love balsamic reduction sauces. And, my husband just picked a bunch of nice, fat purple asparagus from our garden AND I happen to have salmon fillets in the freezer! Win, win!! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      May 9, 2015

      I’m jealous! Purple asparagus are so pretty and I haven’t tried them yet. And you grow them! 🙂

      Reply
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