BALSAMIC ORANGE SALMON

Balsamic Orange Salmon image

Preparing fish is not very difficult to fix and should not be only reserved for guests. This salmon recipe is so simple and has such a wonderful outcome that you will be wanting to serve it all the time. -Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
DIPPING SAUCE:
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Dash salt
Sliced green onions and orange slices, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the zest, vinegar, honey and salt. Spread over salmon. Tuck any thin parts of salmon under fillets for even cooking. Place in a Ziploc® Zip 'n Steam™ Bag, with thicker portions toward outer edges of bag. Seal bag. , Microwave on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. If needed, microwave at 30-second intervals until salmon tests done. Let stand for 1 minute before handling. , Meanwhile, for dipping sauce, combine the orange juice, balsamic vinegar,honey and salt. Carefully open bag. Use spatula to remove salmon from bag. Garnish with green onions and orange slices if desired. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges