Description
This elegant Salmon with Blueberries recipe combines tender oven-baked salmon fillet topped with a luscious blueberry sauce infused with white wine, vinegar, cinnamon, and honey. Served over fresh mixed greens, it makes a delightful and healthy meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 10-ounce salmon fillet
- Salt, to taste
Blueberry Sauce
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Remove salmon from the refrigerator and sprinkle with salt evenly on all sides. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Simmer the Wine and Onion Mixture: In a medium pot, combine diced onion, white wine, white wine vinegar, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook for 10 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate and concentrate the flavors.
- Add Blueberries and Flavorings: Add blueberries, butter, and honey to the pot. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the blueberries soften and turn a dark pink color, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet in a baking dish and spoon the blueberry sauce on top, covering the fish. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Plate the Dish: Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving plate. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the blueberry sauce over the greens, then carefully place the baked salmon and some of the cooked blueberries on top.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salmon with blueberry sauce immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh wild-caught salmon if available.
- You can substitute white wine with a dry vermouth or non-alcoholic white grape juice if preferred.
- Adjust the honey amount to suit your desired sweetness level.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a light, crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking the salmon to get an even cook.
