APRICOT-GLAZED SALMON WITH HERB RICE RECIPE

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the wine, spreadable fruit and ginger; spoon over salmon.
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add apricots; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the parsley, chives and thyme. Serve with salmon. Sprinkle each serving with almonds.
Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Apricot-Glazed Salmon with Herb Rice in Healthy Cooking
April/May 2009, p33
Nutritional Facts
salmon fillet with 1/2 cup rice and 1-1/2 teaspoons almonds equals 408 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 369 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein.
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