Apricot-Glazed Salmon with Herb Rice

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)

1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper

1/3 cup(s) white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup(s) apricot spreadable fruit

1/2 teaspoon(s) grated fresh gingerroot

2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup(s) uncooked long grain rice

2 teaspoon(s) butter

2 tablespoon(s) chopped dried apricots

2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon(s) minced chives

1 teaspoon(s) minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

3 tablespoon(s) sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. • Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the wine, spreadable fruit and ginger; spoon over salmon.
2. • Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
3. • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add apricots; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the parsley, chives and thyme. Serve with salmon. Sprinkle each serving with almonds.

By RecipeOfHealth.com