Balsamic Orange Salmon

Citrus is always good with fish.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  salmon fillets, 3/4-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
•  ground black pepper, to taste
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange zest
•  orange slice, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F Sprinkle the salmon with black pepper. Place the salmon into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
2. Heat the stock, vinegar, cornstarch, orange juice, brown sugar, and orange zest in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
3. Serve the salmon with the citrus sauce. Garnish with the orange slices.