It’s All About Nutrition!

Glazed Wild Salmon Recipe

Here’s a story about a trip my husband and I took last week. We were running errands and while riding in the car we talked about what to eat for dinner.

We decided on wild salmon so in our travels we were in the area where Whole Foods is located so we stopped in. They were having a special on wild salmon so we decided to buy two 1 pound pieces, one for that night and the other for another night next week.

Well…we bought the salmon, left the store and…for some reason…I looked at the label on the salmon …it read “Previously Frozen”.

Oops! I guess we can’t save it for next week since refreezing can cause quality issues such as loss of flavor and texture.

My husband and I decided to have salmon on back to back nights and this salmon recipe resulted…

AND the next time read labels more carefully while in the store.

Glazed Wild Salmon
(from the “It’s All About Nutrition” kitchen)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure honey
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons minced or chopped garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper to taste
1 pound wild salmon, skin-on

Directions:
Place the balsamic vinegar, pure maple syrup, pure honey, orange juice, and garlic in a small saucepan and stir. Cook until mixture comes to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 7 minutes to reduce mixture, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from heat, add extra virgin olive oil and stir.

Set aside and allow glaze mixture to cool for 12 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil long enough to fold over salmon; place salmon (skin-side down) on center of aluminum foiled pan. Generously brush glaze on top of salmon.

Be sure to use all of the glaze mixture allowing it to spill over on top of the aluminum foil. Season with pepper to taste. Wrap the aluminum foil over the salmon to make a pocket. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes; then unwrap aluminum foil from the top and bake for another 5 minutes or until done.

Serves: 4 (Refer to the Roasted Potatoes Supreme Recipe to accompany this dish along with a side salad)

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