Thursday, June 30th, 2011 - Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Glaze

Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pan-seared-salmon-with-citrus-vinegar-glaze-and-green-beans-recipe/index.html

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) portions salmon fillets
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing fish
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice, a splash
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• Orange slices or lemon rind

Directions

Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Brush the salmon fillets with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.

While salmon cooks, bring wine, vinegar, citrus juices and brown sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce glaze 3 or 4 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper.

In a second skillet, bring 1/2-inch water to a boil with green beans and pieces of orange and/or lemon rind. Cover the green beans and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Drain the beans and toss with a drizzle of oil (optional) and season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle glaze over salmon fillets and serve with citrus green beans.

I didn't change anything.  I like this, though Darren didn't like the sauce on the green beans, so I would put the sauce to the side.  But the sauce added a good touch to the salmon.