ORANGE-CAJUN GLAZED SALMON

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Posting for ZWT 2, this is said to be spicy sweet, moist, and gorgeous. We'll find out. Classified as New England for Salmon or South for the cajun spices.

Provided by LoriInIndiana

Categories     Canadian

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons cajun spices
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless salmon fillets
1/4 cup seville orange marmalade (**If you don't have Seville marmalade, use sweet orange maramalade and DOUBLE the lime juice)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
lime wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Check salmon for pin bones and remove.
  • Combine cajun spices, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub over all surfaces of fillets.
  • Saute fillet in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn and saute an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Blend marmalade and lime juice; swirl in pan until melted.
  • Carefully turn fish to glaze on all sides.
  • Fish is done when it begins to flake when tested with a fork.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 195.5, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 33.8

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