Cherry Chipotle-Glazed Salmon on a Bed of Grain and Greens Recipe
Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
|
Category: |
Category: |
|
Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 4 (6-8 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
2-3 lemons, thinly sliced
3-4 tbsp. cherry preserves
1-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (+ a little water)
2-3 tbsp. butter
Freshly ground black pepper
Honey- just a bit/squeeze (optional)
3/4 c. farro OR quinoa, (prepared as directed, but use chicken broth instead of water.
Cooking Oil spray
Spring Mix salad greens
|
|
Directions: |
Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with oil.
Place the sliced lemons in columns in the bking pan and place the salmon fillets on top, skin side down.
Sprinkle tops of salmon fillets with freshly ground black pepper and dot them with the butter.
Roast the salmon for 10-15 minutes, until almost done.
Meanwhile. in a medium bowl, make a glaze by mixing 3-4 tbsp cherry preserves and 1-3 chopped chipotle peppers with the adobo liquid and a little water (and just a squeeze of honey if you wish).
Spoon the cherry mixture on top of each salmon fillet and BROIL on high for 2-3 minutes until glaze begins to carmelize.
Serve with a spring mix salad and a light vinegarette . |
|
Number Of
Servings: |
Number Of
Servings:4 |
Preparation
Time: |
Preparation
Time:15 minutes |
Personal
Notes: |
Personal
Notes: You could easily serve this over rice, or with potatoes and another vegetable, but the co-mingling of flavors and the "chew" from the farro and lightly dressed salad greens just work the best! This dish always gets rave reviews! Enjoy!
|
|
This recipe for Cherry Chipotle-Glazed Salmon on a Bed of Grain and Greens is from