Pan-Seared Salmon with Fresh Fig and Balsamic Reduction

Pan-seared salmon is served on a bed of hot pasta and smothered in a fresh fig and balsamic reduction in this quick and savory dinner for two.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 650 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Divide pasta between two plates. Top with salmon fillets and pour equal amounts of reduction over each dish.