Apricot Glazed Salmon (originally posted February 10, 2014)

I’ve been in a tired state for a few days now, so yesterday I ended up making another easy fish recipe. This is one our family eats regularly because it’s delicious and simple and quick to throw together. It also goes great with rice and a side of salad or other green vegetable (think asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts).

Apricot Glazed Salmon

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
·                1/4 cup apricot jam
·                2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
·                Salt and pepper
·                4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets

Directions:
Turn the oven to broil and make sure the rack is not at the highest level; the lowest level is best, a good distance below the fire. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, make the glaze by cooking the jam with the soy sauce until it begins to bubble and has noticeably thinned in texture, about three minutes.

Place the fillets on the foil-lined baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper.  Then use a pastry brush or a spoon to thinly coat the top of each fillet with the glaze.  Place in the broiler for about six minutes.  The top should be slightly browned, and the center of each fillet should be slightly translucent. 

Add a bit more of the glaze to the fillets and serve!