Salmon with Caramelized Onion and Fig Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this sophisticated yet easy-to-make **Salmon with Caramelized Onion and Fig Sauce**. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe combines buttery, pan-seared salmon with a luxurious topping of sweet caramelized onions and fresh figs simmered in a tangy balsamic-honey glaze. A hint of fresh thyme adds an herby note to this irresistibly rich and flavorful dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this show-stopping entrée pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a bed of wild rice, making it ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions. Treat your taste buds to the perfect balance of savory and sweet with this standout salmon recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 8 pieces fresh figs, quartered
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until caramelized and golden brown. Reduce the heat if they begin to brown too quickly.

Step 4

Stir in the quartered figs, balsamic vinegar, honey, chicken or vegetable stock, and fresh thyme leaves. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until the figs soften and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a separate large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down if using skin-on fillets. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until the skin is crispy (or until golden if skinless), then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked salmon fillets to serving plates and spoon the caramelized onion and fig sauce over the top.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or wild rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1767.2

Total Fat 104.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 317.8mg	0%
Sodium 2980.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 96.7g
Protein 94.4g	0%

Vitamin D 2108.5IU	0%
Calcium 257.4mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2819.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 26.9%