Broiled Salmon With Bacon

Bacon and salmon are a really nice combo! I used a somewhat thick 'gourmet' bacon from my butcher. The bacon helps keep the salmon moist and adds a nice crispiness to the overall dish.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb salmon fillet (4)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4  slices  good-quality bacon
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Season salmon with salt and pepper; place skin side down in a broiler pan or cookie sheet. Cover with bacon strips.
3. Brush salmon and bacon with 1 T. of the balsamic vinegar.
4. Broil until cooked through and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes, basting with remaining 1 T. vinegar halfway through cooking.