Name: Pan-Seared Salmon Over Red Cabbage and Onions with Merlot Gastrique
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (2 oz); 1/2 cup Merlot or other dry red wine; 1 cup canned beef broth; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 4 (5-oz) skinned center-cut pieces salmon fillet (about 1 1/2 inches thick at thickest part); 1 teaspoon olive oil; Accompaniment: red cabbage and onions

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Pan-Seared Salmon Over Red Cabbage and Onions with Merlot GastriqueRomulo Yanes

If you are using a single 12-inch nonstick skillet for this recipe, make the red cabbage and onions first. Transfer to a heated serving bowl and cover to keep warm, then clean skillet and cook salmon.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 1 hr

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