Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard and finely chopped garlic to a small saucepan.
Bring the glaze to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the glaze is thick. Set aside to cool slightly.
To make the salmon:
While the glaze is simmering, pan-sear the salmon. The salmon will cook quickly with this method.
Rinse and dry the salmon and season it with sea salt and pepper.
Add a little olive oil to your skillet, heat it on high and add the salmon, flesh side down. Sear for a few minutes until a crust has formed.
Reduce the heat to low and add a small amount of water or white wine to the pan, and put a lid on it to finish cooking the salmon all the way through. Once cooked, flip it out onto a plate to rest, skin side down.
When ready to serve, plate the salmon and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Recipe by Zesty Olive - Simple, Tasty, and Healthy Recipes at http://zestyolive.com/balsamic-glazed-salmon/