Apricot Glazed Salmon Recipe

Apricot-Glazed Salmon
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients for glaze:



1 1/2 cups apricot nectar (juice)

1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper





Lowfat cooking spray
1 12-ounce fresh skinless salmon fillet, about an inch thick*


*Nutrition Facts calculated using wild Coho salmon.


Directions:



1. In a small saucepan, stir in all ingredients for the glaze then bring to boiling at medium-high then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Move oven rack to about 4 inches below broiler then turn on broiler. Spray a broiler pan with lowfat cooking spray then center salmon on pan then broil for about 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Use a pastry brush to baste the fish with some of the apricot glaze every 3-4 minutes.

3. Serve salmon with glaze.


TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (212 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 247
Calories from fat 47
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 38 mg
Sodium 344 mg
Total Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 14 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin A 35%
Vitamin C 90%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%