Spicy Plum Salmon

Name: Spicy Plum Salmon
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 5 medium plums, divided; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 3/4 teaspoon salt

I created this sweet and spicy salmon after being challenged to use healthier ingredients. The fresh plum sauce really complements the smoky grilled fish. —Cheryl Hochstettler, Richmond, Texas

Ingredients

5 medium plums, divided
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Coarsely chop two plums; place in a small saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until plums are softened and liquid is almost evaporated. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add ketchup, chipotle, sugar and oil. Process until pureed. Reserve 3/4 cup sauce for serving.
Sprinkle salmon with salt; place on a greased grill rack, skin side up. Grill, covered, over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce during last 3 minutes. Slice remaining plums. Serve salmon with plum slices and reserved sauce.

Health Tip: Plums are a good source of vitamins C, K and A. They’re usually small, so try two for a healthy snack.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/2 plum and 2 tablespoons sauce: 325 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Plum Chipotle Salmon in Taste of Home June/July 2017