Pan Seared Salmon with Citrus Vinegar Glaze and Green Beans

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
• 1 pound green beans trimmed
• 2 teaspoons juice of lemon 
• 1 slices lemon rind 
• 4 servings olive oil extra-virgin for brushing fish
• 2 tablespoons orange juice 
• 24 ounce salmon fillet 
• 4 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Preheat a cast iron pan or heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat.
2. Brush the salmon fillets with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook salmon until just cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
3. While salmon cooks, bring wine, vinegar, citrus juices and brown sugar to a boil over high heat. Reduce glaze 3 or 4 minutes, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper.
5. In a second skillet, bring 1/2-inch water to a boil with green beans and pieces of orange and/or lemon rind. Cover the green beans and cook 3 or 4 minutes.
6. Drain the beans and toss with a drizzle of oil (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
7. Drizzle glaze over salmon fillets and serve with citrus green beans.