Salmon with Fresh Fig and Balsamic Sauce

Pan-seared salmon is served with a fresh fig and balsamic sauce in this quick and delicious fish dinner for two.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 650 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup chopped fresh figs
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear both sides in the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add figs and sauté in melted butter until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, honey, and thyme; bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep warm.

Step 3

Top salmon fillets with equal amounts of fig sauce.