Apricot-Glazed Salmon


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Apricot-Glazed Salmon
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients for glaze:

Nutrition Facts for Apricot-Glazed Salmon (text version below directions)

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:

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.

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.

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%