ORANGE SALMON WITH SAUTEED SPINACH

Orange Salmon with Sauteed Spinach image

I love orange marmalade and wanted a lighter version of orange salmon without heavy spice rubs or brown sugar. What a rewarding outcome this was. -Janet Caico, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
4-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, cream, soy sauce, ginger and 4-1/2 teaspoons butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; set aside., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and remaining butter for 1 minute. Add spinach and remaining salt and pepper; cook for 4-5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Divide spinach among four plates; top each with salmon. Drizzle with marmalade sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges