John'S First-Date Salmon Fillets

• 1 (2 1/4-pound) skinless center-cut salmon fillet (1 inch thick)
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

1. Cut the salmon fillet into 6 equal portions, and lightly spray both sides of each piece with cooking spray. Sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter on medium-high until foamy. Carefully place the fillets in the skillet. Cook the salmon; don't move fillets until the edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes. Decrease heat to medium, and cook until fish is golden brown, about 1 minute more. Turn fillets and continue cooking until medium-rare and skin is crisped, about 3 minutes, depending on their thickness. Remove fillets to serving plates and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

center, cooking spray, thyme, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, aged balsamic vinegar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/johns-first-date-salmon-fillets (may not work)