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Broiled Salmon with Balsamic Vinegar

A fast and easy way to maximize the flavor of one of the world's healthiest fish.

Salmon is a "super food" because of its high-levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which do serious work battling heart disease, type-2 diabetes, bad cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Super, indeed. We at Appetito also think that salmon works wonderfully prepared Italian-style, and here's a broiled salmon with Balsamic vinegar recipe that uses a legendary Italian ingredient, Aceto Balsamico di Modena*. The fish is broiled to create a tangy, mahogany coat that beautifully counters the natural oils and orange flesh of our "super" fish.

* Yes, you can use generic balsamic vinegar readily available in supermarkets around America, but we highly recommend stocking your pantry with the real stuff: Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Our favorites include Giusti and Carandini.

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Balsamic Salmon

Balsamic Salmon

Recipe by Andrew Cotto
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Servings

1

servings
Prep time

1

minute
Cooking time

12

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. 1/2 Salmon filet

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 Balsamic Vinegar di Modena

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • 2 tbs. 2 Olive oil

Directions

  • Set the oven to broil.
  • Coat the bottom of an oven-safe dish with the olive oil.
  • Add the salmon to the dish.
  • Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Put salmon under the broiler for 8-10 minutes (until roasted on top).
  • Remove dish from over and pour Balsamic Vinegar over the salmon.
  • Baste the salmon (preferably with pastry brush).
  • Return the salmon to the oven and broil for one minute.
  • Remove the salmon from the oven and baste again.
  • Return the salmon to the oven and broil for one more minute (being sure the top is not burning).
  • Remove the salmon from the oven and serve.

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