Glazed Salmon with Dried Cherry Saffron Rice

Name: Glazed Salmon with Dried Cherry Saffron Rice
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbsps cherry preserves; 59 milliliters cranberry juice concentrate; 3 Tbsps dried cherries; 473 milliliters instant rice (recommended: Uncle Bens); 473 milliliters low-sodium chicken stock (recommended: Swansons); 1 slice Orange; 1 pinch pepper; 1 pinch saffron threads; 4 fillets salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon salt-free citrus herb seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands); 4 servings Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Glazed Salmon with Dried Cherry Saffron Rice a try. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 535 calories, 41g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up cherries, pepper, instant rice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the orange you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 28 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place in broiler.

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Broiler

Aluminum Foil

In small saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine cranberry juice concentrate, cherry preserves, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer until preserves melt, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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Cranberry Juice Concentrate

Balsamic Vinegar

Cherry Preserves

Preserves

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat and set aside.

Meanwhile, season each salmon fillet with 1 teaspoon citrus herb seasoning.

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Salmon Fillets

Seasoning

Remove the baking sheet from broil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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Place fillets skin side down on baking sheet. Broil for 6 minutes. Spoon glaze over each fillet, top each with an orange slice and broil for another 2 minutes.

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Orange

Glaze

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Serve glazed salmon fillets hot garnished with almonds.

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Salmon Fillets

Almonds

In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock over medium-high heat to a simmer.

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Chicken Stock

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Add, rice, salt, pepper and saffron.

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Saffron

Pepper

Rice

Salt

Bring to a boil. Stir in cherries. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

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Cherries

Fluff with fork to distribute saffron and cherries.

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Cherries

Saffron

Serve hot.

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Servings:

2Tbsps

balsamic vinegar 2Tbsps

cherry preserves 59milliliters

cranberry juice concentrate 3Tbsps

dried cherries 473milliliters

instant rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)473milliliters

low-sodium chicken stock (recommended: Swansons)1slice

Orange 1pinch

pepper 1pinch

saffron threads 4fillets

salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each 1pinch

salt 1teaspoon

salt-free citrus herb seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands)4servings

Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. You could try La Crema Russian River Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 28 dollars per bottle.