Orange Dill Salmon

Servings

Serving size

4 ounces salmon filet

COOKING TIME

30 Minutes

This recipe can be doubled but two pans should be used. The leftover salmon is great for sandwiches or salads.

Serve with Brown and Wild Rice or Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Coconut Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Mushroom Rice or Risotto Cakes or Roasted Potatoes

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Serve with Caesar Salad or Green Bean and Mushroom Salad or Sauteed Spinach or Yellow Squash and Onions

Ingredients

2 Tbsp Orange juice

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 Tbsp. Fresh dill

1/8 tsp. Salt

8 Ounces Fresh atlantic salmon (2 4-ounce filets, skinless)

1 spray Spray olive oil

Instructions

Mix the orange juice and honey together in a glass measuring cup. Place the measuring cup in the microwave and heat for 15 to 30 seconds. Swirl the mixture until it is well blended.

Cut the salmon filets into 8 triangles.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a large non-stick skillet in the oven for about 10 minutes.

Remove and spray the skillet lightly with olive oil. Place the fillets in the pan, leaving space between each triangle. Spoon the sauce over the fillets and return the pan to the oven. Roast for about 3 minutes and baste the fish with sauce from the pan.

Turn on the broiler and cook for about 8 minutes longer. About every two minutes, spoon sauce over the fish.

About 1 minute before the fish is done, sprinkle fresh dill over the top of the fillets.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Brown and Wild Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown and the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…

Brown Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…

Brown Rice with Parsley

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Coconut Brown Rice

Shake the can of coconut milk very well before opening. (Tip: a can of coconut milk will contain about 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk. Separate the remaining two 1/2 cups of coconut milk into two small ziplock bags and freeze for a later use.) In a medium sauce pan,…

Jasmine Rice

In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…

Mushroom Rice

Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and when it is hot add the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the brown rice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, tarragon and water. Reduce…

Risotto Cakes

Heat the oil in a medium stock pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook very slowly until translucent (about 5 minutes). Do not allow it to brown or it will turn bitter. Add the minced onion and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the onions are translucent…

Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly before cutting them into quarters. Place potatoes…

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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Caesar Salad

Place the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, and yogurt in a blender or mini-chopper and process until smooth. Chill for at least 2 hours. Rinse the lettuce, drain, and dry in a salad spinner or patting gently with paper towels. Slice the lettuce crosswise and…

Green Bean and Mushroom Salad

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. When the water boils reduce the heat to a simmer and add the green beans. Cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are slightly tender but not mushy. Remove and place in a large bowl of ice…

Sauteed Spinach

Heat oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously so that they do not burn. Add the spinach and cook quickly over high heat, tossing frequently. As it begins to wilt, add the sherry, honey and nutmeg. Cook…

Yellow Squash and Onions

Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the yellow squash and cook, tossing frequently, for about 7 – 10 minutes. Cook the squash only until it just begins to soften and…