Orange Glazed Salmon over Sautéed Spinach

Orange Glazed Salmon over Sautéed Spinach

Recipe by Roberta L Duyff

Pretty to look at, delicious to eat and easy to make any time of year. Salmon, infused with fresh orange and heart-healthy canola oil, is served over slightly wilted spinach.

Servings

4

servings
Calories

240

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1 orange, washed, grated* and juiced

  • 2 Tbsp 2 honey

  • 1 Tbsp 1 brown sugar

  • 1 Tbsp 1 canola oil, divided

  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 red pepper flakes

  • 1 1 12 oz salmon fillet, cut in 4 pieces

  • 8 oz 8 fresh spinach, trimmed

  • 1 Tbsp 1 lemon juice

  • 1/8 tsp 1/8 freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

  • Combine juice from orange, honey, brown sugar, 2 tsp canola oil and red pepper flakes.
  • Arrange salmon in dish just big enough to hold fillet; pour orange juice mixture over salmon. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning salmon once to distribute flavors. Discard marinade.
  • Grill salmon skin side up, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes; turn and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
  • Just before salmon is done, saute spinach in 1 tsp canola oil. Season with lemon juice and pepper.
  • Spoon spinach onto heated plates. Top with salmon. Sprinkle with grated orange peel.

Notes

  • *reserve grated orange rind for garnish

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving Size1 salmon fillet and 3/4 cup spinach


  • Amount Per ServingCalories240
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 11g 15%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
  • Cholesterol 54mg 18%
  • Sodium 85mg 4%
  • Total Carbohydrate 17g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
  • Protein 20g 40%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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