Grilled Salmon With Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction

Serves 4
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 20 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
Dietary Gluten-free
Meal type Main Dish
Misc Gourmet

Ingredients

reduction

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (barrel aged)
  • 1 tablespoon wild honey
  • 6 Sprig Thyme (Fresh for reduction & garnish)

salmon

  • 1 Pomegranate seeded (divided in half)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 1 Pound Salmon Fillet (Cut into 4 equal fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon herbs (fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

reduction
Step 1
Making a Balsamic Reduction
Place Balsamic vinegar, honey, and two thyme sprigs in pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
Step 2
Add 1/2 of pomegranate seeds to pan. Continue to stir until liquid has reduced in half and thickened.
salmon
Step 3
Remove from heat and strain pomegranate seeds from reduction. Set aside.
Step 4
If purchasing full salmon fillet, cut into four equal pieces.
Step 5
Herbed Oil & Butter
Finely chop herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano). Sprinkle over melted oils in pan.
Step 6
Grilled Salmon
Place salmon skin-side down, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Flip salmon over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Step 8
Grilled Salmon with Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction
Remove from heat. Pour balsamic reduction over the top of the salmon. Garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds & fresh thyme sprigs.
Step 9
Serve with Jasmine rice