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Sophisticated Salmon Dinner

• Parmesan-spinach orzo pilaf Prepare 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta) according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add 3 ounces fresh baby spinach and 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; stir well to combine. Cover and let stand 4 minutes, stirring twice to slightly wilt spinach. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese.

• Pineapple chunks with chopped fresh mint 

GAME PLAN

Total time: 38 minutes

1. Season salmon filets.

2. While salmon refrigerates:
• Prepare glaze.

3. While glaze simmers:
• Boil water for orzo.
• Grate cheese for orzo.

4. While salmon grills:
• Cook orzo.

5. Combine orzo and remaining pilaf ingredients.

Grilled Salmon with Apricot-Mustard Glaze

Friends and family will beg for the recipe when you serve this sophisticated take on salmon. Brush the fruit reduction on the fish at the last minute to prevent sugars from burning on the grill.

Randy Mayor Photo by: Randy Mayor

Ingredients

  • Salmon:
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup apricot nectar
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Remaining ingredient:
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Prepare grill.

To prepare fish, sprinkle fillets evenly with garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.

To prepare glaze, combine nectar and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon pepper) in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; set aside.

Place fillets, skin side up, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 2 minutes; carefully turn over, and grill 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Brush each fillet with 1 tablespoon glaze; grill 30 seconds.

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Round out the meal with fruit and a quick spinach and orzo pilaf, and you'll be ready to eat in less than 40 minutes. (Serves 4)

• Parmesan-spinach orzo pilaf Prepare 8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta) according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add 3 ounces fresh baby spinach and 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; stir well to combine. Cover and let stand 4 minutes, stirring twice to slightly wilt spinach. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese.

• Pineapple chunks with chopped fresh mint 

GAME PLAN

Total time: 38 minutes

1. Season salmon filets.

2. While salmon refrigerates:
• Prepare glaze.

3. While glaze simmers:
• Boil water for orzo.
• Grate cheese for orzo.

4. While salmon grills:
• Cook orzo.

5. Combine orzo and remaining pilaf ingredients.

Shopping List:

Canned

  • 1/4 cup apricot nectar

Meat

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)

Other

  • Salmon:
  • Glaze:

Produce

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Recipe List

Grilled Salmon with Apricot-Mustard Glaze

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