BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON


8 fresh salmon fillets, ¾-inch thick (about 1-1/2 lbs.)
Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
4-1/2-tsp. cornstarch
1-3/4-cups chicken stock
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. grated orange peel
Orange slices for garnish


Place the salmon in an 11-x-8-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with oil. Bake at 350^ for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Stir in the cornstarch, stock, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.

Place the salmons on a serving platter and serve with the sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.


Yield: 8 servings.