Balsamic-Thyme Salmon
with quinoa and caprese

Name: Balsamic-Thyme Salmon
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs Salmon; 3 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp Brown sugar; 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried; 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil; 1 Tbsp Cooking oil; 1/2 Lemon, juice & wedges; 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced; 1 lb Tomatoes, thinly sliced ((heirloom if you can find them)); 1 sprig Basil, torn up; 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar, finest you own; 2 Tbsp Olive oil; 2 cups Quinoa, uncooked

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min

Original

I'm trying to enjoy as much salmon as possible before the season is over (yes, there is salmon season!). Just a splash of balsamic vinegar is enough acid to enhance the natural taste of salmon. I have you all make extra because we'll be using the leftovers for Wednesday's dinner! As for the caprese, it's insanely easily and insanely good. 'Nuff said.

Dependency

Sweet Potato & Repurposed Salmon Patties

Proteins

Fish, non-canned

Cuisines

American

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Balsamic-Thyme Salmon:

Salmon - 2 lbs
Balsamic vinegar - 3 Tbsp
Brown sugar - 1 Tbsp
Thyme - 1/2 tsp , dried
Olive oil - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Cooking oil - 1 Tbsp
Lemon - 1/2 , juice & wedges

Caprese:

Fresh mozzarella - 8 oz , thinly sliced
Tomatoes - 1 lb , thinly sliced ((heirloom if you can find them))
Basil - 1 sprig , torn up
Balsamic vinegar - 2 Tbsp , finest you own
Olive oil - 2 Tbsp

Quinoa / Cauliflower "quinoa":

Quinoa - 2 cups , uncooked

Prep

Salmon - Rinse and dry fish and divide into 6 portions. Combine balsamic, sweetener, thyme, and oil with some salt and pepper in a baking dish that can fit salmon. Place salmon non-skin side down in dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes and ideally overnight.
Quinoa - (If making Wednesday's night dinner, double the portions) Combine quinoa with 3 1/2 cups (823 ml) of water (or stock if your prefer). Add in a generous dash of salt. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
For caprese: Mozzarella / Tomatoes - Slice into 1/4" (0.6 cm) thick pieces.

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Make

Oven directions: Adjust oven rack so that it's about 6" (15 cm) under broiler. Turn broiler on. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with some more of marinade, season with salt and pepper, and broil for 6 to 8 minutes / half inch.
Stovetop directions: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with oil and then grill salmon presentation-side down. Sear for for 3 to 5 minutes, rotating once to get more grill marks. Flip, turn heat down to medium, and cover grill pan with a lid or foil. Grill for another 3 to 4 minutes / half inch.
While salmon is cooking, lay out tomatoes and mozzarella. Top with torn up basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic and oil. Season with salt.
Save two portions of fish for Wednesday's dinner. Enjoy the rest with fresh lemon wedges and quinoa and caprese on the side.

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