Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Fig and Balsamic Reduction

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Fig and Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rotini pasta; 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

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Salmon is pan-seared with a few spices and then placed over pasta. The pasta and salmon are then smothered in the fig and balsamic reduction.

Recipe by LuLuinthekitchen

Published on August 24, 2009

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup rotini pasta

Fig and Balsamic Reduction:

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup chopped fresh figs
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Salmon:

2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add figs and saute in melted butter until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, chicken stock, honey, and thyme; bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep warm.
Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear both sides in the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes.
Divide pasta between two plates. Top with salmon fillets and pour equal amounts of reduction over each dish.

Cook's Note:

You can use olive oil in place of butter. If you want a thicker sauce, leave out the chicken stock.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

650	Calories
27g	Fat
66g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 229mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 5mg	26%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 854mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.