Apricot-Glazed Salmon

Apricot-Glazed Salmon
King County, Washington

(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

Main Ingredients:

  • 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.

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