Orange Salmon with Sauteed Spinach

Name: Orange Salmon with Sauteed Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit; 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 4-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

I love orange marmalade and wanted a lighter version of orange salmon without heavy spice rubs or brown sugar. What a rewarding outcome this was. —Janet Caico, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
4-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Directions

Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt; set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, cream, soy sauce, ginger and 4-1/2 teaspoons butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; set aside.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil and remaining butter for 1 minute. Add spinach and remaining salt and pepper; cook for 4-5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Divide spinach among four plates; top each with salmon. Drizzle with marmalade sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/4 cup spinach mixture and 2 tablespoons sauce: 346 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Orange Salmon with Sauteed Spinach in Healthy Cooking June/July 2012

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ebramkamp

Aug 28, 2016

I think orange and salmon go together like peanut butter and jelly so this was a must try. It was delicious. My husband loved it. Definitely flavorful and would be a dish you are proud to serve to company.
chefwes1221

Aug 15, 2012

This was excellent! Very tasty, easy to make.
s.marie

Jun 24, 2012

Excellent, my husband and I really liked it. I cut the recipe in half since there was only 2 of us, but I didn't cut the spinach in half. It cooks down so much the 6 oz. pkg, was perfect for 2.