SCRUMPTIOUS CALIFORNIA SALMON

Scrumptious California Salmon image

California cuisine is all about balancing flavors. This recipe brings out the sweetness in orange juice and honey and balances it with the kick of ancho chili pepper and balsamic. -Dustin Anderson, Fillmore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a small saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute garlic and shallot until tender. Add orange juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1/4 cup, 20-25 minutes. Stir in the honey, chili pepper, salt and pepper., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown salmon in oil, about 3 minutes on each side. Brush with sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes., Brush with any remaining sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.