Grilled Salmon with Nectarines

Name: Grilled Salmon with Nectarines
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 medium nectarines, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

My family liked this recipe so much, I made it for a potluck the very next day. Everyone raved about it there, too, even people who aren't particularly fond of fish. —Kerin Benjamin, Citrus Heights, California

Ingredients

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

Directions

Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place on an oiled grill, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until fish just begins to flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix honey, lemon juice, oil and remaining salt. Stir in nectarines and basil. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/3 cup nectarines: 307 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Grilled Salmon with Nectarine Salsa in Light & Tasty August/September 2006