Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Fig and Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add fresh figs and sauté until browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Incorporate balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, honey, and thyme; bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep the sauce warm.
2. Season salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the hot skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, around 7 minutes.
3. Spoon equal amounts of the decadent fig sauce over the seared salmon fillets. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 650 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 32 g
• Sodium Content: 229 mg
• Protein Content: 38 g
• Cholesterol Content: 110 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 66 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g