Pan-fried salmon with blueberry sauce
Description
Blueberry barbecue sauce is a blend of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the grill to the highest temperature. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and generously season with salt and black pepper. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to brown at the edges, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Step 2
2. Reduce the heat, add the blueberries, and cook until they begin to soften and burst, about 10 minutes. Mash the blueberries with a spoon, then add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk the sauce well, then increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to bubble. Then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 10–20 minutes more. The sauce will be thicker than traditional barbecue sauce.
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Step 3
3. Place the salmon fillet on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, then flip, brush the salmon with half of the blueberry sauce, and cook for another 3–5 minutes until done.
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Step 4
4. Brush the salmon with the remaining sauce and serve.