one skillet cranberry braised salmon
Easy weeknight eating that tastes straight from a restaurant menu.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon filets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- wild rice, mashed potatoes, or polenta, to serve
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat the salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet for 4 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque and starting to flake. Move to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, then stir in the thyme. Pour in the cranberries, cider, red wine, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until thickened and jam-like in consistency, stirring occasionally. Add more cider if the berries seem too dry.
- Slide the salmon and any juices back in the skillet and baste with the cranberries. Divide into plates and serve with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or polenta, as desired.