Simple Apricot Lemon Salmon

Can You Eat Salmon While Pregnant?

Although salmon is safe to eat during your pregnancy, you should avoid raw preparations, including sushi, because raw fish could contain parasites or harmful bacteria.

How do You Know When Salmon is Done?

Salmon is done when easily flaked: You can also check the doneness of your salmon with a fork.

When the salmon flakes easily with a fork, it’s ready.

Simple Apricot Lemon Salmon

Which Salmon is Best?

It depends on what you prefer.

Sockeye, an oilier fish with deep red flesh, is also high in heart-healthy omega-3s but has a stronger flavor and stands up well to grilling.

Coho is milder and often lighter in color.

Pink and chumare are smaller fish and most often used in canning or smoking and are good budget choices.

Simple Apricot Lemon Salmon

Yield: 2

Simple Apricot Lemon Salmon

Total Time: 30

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Apricots? And salmon? Yes, my friends, you heard right. This recipe for Simple Apricot Lemon Salmon is super easy and quick to make, and it’s “mmm” out loud delicious!

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon, the zest and the juice
• 1 lb salmon
• 1 tsp coarse salt

For the glaze:

• 1 Tbsp apricot preserves
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dijon mustard

 

Directions:

1. Zest the lemon and reserve for the glaze.
2. Juice lemon into a shallow baking dish over the salmon.
3. Let the salmon marinate for 1 hour and up to 24 hours in the fridge.

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.

1. Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
3. When the salmon is finished marinating, place on a baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
4. Sprinkle coarse salt over the salmon.
5. Brush 2/3 of the glaze over the salmon and place in the oven for 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your pieces.
6. Pull salmon out and apply more glaze, then broil for 5 minutes.

Serve hot with your favorite side dish!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 2, Serving Size: 1

• Amount Per Serving:
• Calories: 527 Calories
• Total Fat: 30.6g
• Cholesterol: 124.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 15.3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 11g
• Protein: 46.8g

All images and text ©Carrian Cheney for Oh Sweet Basil.

 

Sweet and Spicy Orange Salmon

It’s the recipe going crazy all over facebook and pinterest! Glazed salmon is one of the best ways to make salmon.