Apricot ‘n Lemon Glazed Salmon…the Perfect Spring Dish

Perfect for spring…this light and luscious salmon dish would be a sweet addition to your weeknight or weekend dinner menus. Look for Meyer lemons if in season in your area. Their mild lemon taste boasts just a hint of orange which pairs perfectly with the apricot preserves in the marinade.

Apricot ‘n Lemon Glazed Salmon

Yield: about 4 servings

Click HERE for the full recipe, but in the nutshell, here is what you do:

Instructions

Combine the marinade ingredients in a blender or mini food processor.

Place the salmon pieces into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, turning to coat evenly with the marinade; cover. Refrigerate the salmon for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat another 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with olive oil spray. Place the salmon fillets in the dish, brushing all sides with the marinade . Discard any remaining marinade.

Bake the salmon approximately 20 minutes or until almost cooked, brushing with marinade in baking dish half-way through. (Cooking time may vary depending on thickness.)

Broil 1 to 2 minutes or just until the salmon flakes with a fork and a golden crust starts to form, rotating for even browning. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.) If desired, remove skin before serving .

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Apricot ‘n Lemon Glazed Salmon

Just in time for spring…this light and luscious salmon dish would be a sweet addition to your weeknight or weekend dinner menus. Look for Meyer lemons if in season in your area. Their mild lemon taste boasts just a hint of orange which pairs perfectly with the apricot preserves in the marinade.

Servings: 4

Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon or coarse mustard
• ¼ cup natural apricot preserves without added sugar such as Polaner or St. Dalfour
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 2 -3 lemons *look for Meyer lemons if in season

• Olive oil spray
• 4 pieces 6-8 ounces each salmon fillet

Instructions

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a blender or mini food processor.
• Place the salmon pieces into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, turning to coat evenly with the marinade; cover. Refrigerate the salmon for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat another 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with olive oil spray. Place the salmon fillets in the dish, brushing all sides with the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Bake the salmon approximately 20 minutes or until almost cooked, brushing with marinade in baking dish half-way through. (Cooking time may vary depending on thickness.)
• Broil 1 to 2 minutes or just until the salmon flakes with a fork and a golden crust starts to form, rotating for even browning. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.) If desired, remove skin before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: if time allows, marinate salmon at least 2 hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate. Cooked salmon may be stored for 1 day; cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled or reheat covered at 300 degrees F for about 7 minutes or until heated through. Cooked salmon may also be frozen for up to 4 months.

Notes

Delicious grilled on a cedar plank! Grill over medium heat until cooked through (about 8 minutes) or to desired doneness. Do not turn . (After grilling, I sprinkled with sesame seeds.)

This dish also works great as a main course salad. Try serving it warm or chilled over mixed greens or fresh spinach leaves with light vinaigrette. If possible, chose wild salmon over farmed.

Other salmon dishes you may like are: Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Salmon, Grilled Salmon Burgers with Raita and Herbed Salmon ‘n Tomato Kabobs.

Click HERE for Sweet ‘n Tangy BBQ Salmon Recipe

Click HERE for Grilled Salmon Burgers with Raita Recipe

Click HERE for Herbed Salmon ‘n Tomato Kabobs Recipe

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