Apricot Sauced Salmon Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Sauced Salmon

• Salmon Steaks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (or more, to taste)
• Apricot Nectar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Romaine Lettuce
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• White Wine Vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

How to Make Apricot Sauced Salmon

1. Preheat broiler. Rinse salmon fillet and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
2. Lightly spray a broiler pan rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place salmon fillet on the rack.
3. Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillet. Alternatively, grill the salmon on a grill pan or outdoor grill for the same amount of time.
4. While salmon cooks, prepare the apricot sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, salt, and red pepper.
5. Gradually whisk in apricot nectar until smooth.
6. Stir in honey and vinegar.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
8. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
9. In a large bowl, gently toss together spinach (or romaine), cucumber, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
10. Divide the spinach mixture among 4 plates.
11. Place the cooked salmon on top of the spinach mixture.
12. Spoon the apricot sauce generously over the salmon.
13. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.