Salmon with Agrodolce Sauce
Pan-seared salmon fillets served with a sweet and sour (agrodolce) sauce made from caramelized red onions and balsamic vinegar. This elegant dish combines the richness of salmon with the complex flavors of Italian agrodolce.
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- •4 pieces salmon fillets
- •2 medium red onions
- •⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pat salmon dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then cook, skin side up, until undersides form a golden crust, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn fish over and cook until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
18 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté onions until golden brown and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until sauce is syrupy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
10 min
- 3.
Spoon onions with sauce onto plates and top with salmon, skin side down.
2 min