Weight Loss Recipes - Apricot Glazed Salmon


Apricot-Glazed Salmon
(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients for glaze:Nutrition Facts for Apricot-Glazed Salmon
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1 1/2 cups apricot nectar (juice)

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1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped

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2 tablespoons honey

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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper


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small bullet1 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
Calories247
Calories from fat47
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol38 mg
Sodium344 mg
Total Carbohydrates30 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Sugars14 g
Protein20 g
Vitamin A35%
Vitamin C90%
Calcium4%
Iron8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

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