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Salmon with Blueberries Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This delightful Salmon with Blueberries recipe combines the rich, tender flavors of baked salmon with a vibrant, sweet-tart blueberry sauce. Enhanced with aromatic cinnamon and a hint of lemon vinegar, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and fruity, served atop fresh mixed greens for a light and elegant meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 10-ounce salmon fillet
  • Salt, to taste

Sauce

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup white grape juice (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon vinegar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Salad Base

  • 4 cups mixed greens

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon: Remove the salmon fillet from the refrigerator and sprinkle it with salt evenly on all sides. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
  2. Make the blueberry sauce base: In a medium pot, combine the diced onion, white grape juice, vegetable broth (or water), lemon vinegar, and cinnamon stick. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.
  3. Add blueberries and finish the sauce: Stir the blueberries, butter, and honey into the pot. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the blueberries soften and turn a dark pink color, creating a luscious, fragrant sauce.
  4. Bake the salmon: Place the prepared salmon fillet in a baking dish. Pour the blueberry sauce mixture evenly over the salmon. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, cooking the salmon until it is tender and flaky while absorbing the sweet and tangy blueberry flavors.
  5. Plate and serve: Arrange the mixed greens on a large plate. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the blueberry sauce over the greens for added flavor. Place the baked salmon and additional blueberries on top of the salad. Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and contrasting textures.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries as available; if frozen, thaw them before cooking.
  • To ensure even cooking, choose salmon fillets of similar thickness.
  • You can substitute lemon vinegar with lemon juice if unavailable.
  • Add a pinch of black pepper or chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of steamed rice or quinoa for a fuller meal.
  • Adjust honey amount to taste based on blueberry sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/salmon-with-blueberries-recipe/