Poached Teriyaki Salmon

Name: Poached Teriyaki Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice; 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce; 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed; 6 thin orange slices; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons cold water

This easy, elegant entree comes from my mother-in-law, who's an excellent and innovative cook. The salmon doesn't take a lot of time to prepare, which I appreciate as a busy mom. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
6 thin orange slices
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons cold water

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet or electric skillet, bring orange juice and teriyaki sauce to a boil. Place salmon fillets in skillet; top each with an orange slice. Return to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets and keep warm.
Strain cooking liquid; return 3/4 cup to the skillet. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over salmon.