Balsamic Salmon with Pears and Pecans

• 4 (6 ounce) fresh or frozen skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can Del Monte Sliced Pears in Heavy Syrup or Del Monte Lite Sliced Pears
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest
• Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted*

1. Thaw salmon, if frozen.
2. Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels.
3. Set aside.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Drain canned pears, reserving syrup.
6. Set pears aside.
7. Combine reserved syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan.
8. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
9. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
10. Set aside.
11. Place salmon on a greased broiler pan.
12. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
13. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
14. Turn, brush generously with the balsamic and syrup mixture.
15. Broil for 2 minutes.
16. Turn again and brush with balsamic and syrup mixture, leaving about 2 tablespoon of the mixture in the saucepan.
17. Broil for 2 more minutes or until salmon flakes when tested with a fork.
18. Meanwhile, add orange juice to the saucepan with the remaining balsamic and syrup.
19. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced by half, remove from heat.
20. Stir in orange zest and pears.
21. To serve, divide lettuce among 4 serving plates.
22. Top with salmon, pear mixture and toasted pecans.

salmon, del monte, balsamic vinegar, salt, orange juice, orange zest, bibb lettuce leaves, pecans

Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/balsamic-salmon-with-pears-and-pecans/ (may not work)