Grilled Salmon with Nectarines Recipe

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Kerin Benjamin, Citrus Heights, California relates that her family (including two small children), liked this recipe so well, she made it for a potluck the very next day. "Everyone raved about it there, too, even people who aren't particularly fond of fish," she says.

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Grilled Salmon with Nectarines Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 medium nectarines, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in nectarines and basil; set aside.
Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Place salmon, skin side down, on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with nectarine mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet with 1/3 cup nectarines equals 307 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 507 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Grilled Salmon with Nectarines in Light & Tasty August/September 2006, p57