Apricot-glazed Salmon

Description
Apricot-Glazed Salmon from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * low-fat cooking spray
 * 1 x 12-ounce fresh skinless salmon fillet, about an inch thick
 * 1½ cups apricot nectar (juice)
 * ⅓ cup dried apricots, chopped
 * 2 tablespoons honey
 * 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
 * ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a small saucepan, stir in all ingredients except salmon and cooking spray.
 * 2) Bring to a boil at medium-high then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Move oven rack to about 4 inches below broiler then turn on broiler.
 * 4) Spray a broiler pan with low fat cooking spray then center salmon on pan
 * 5) Broil for about 10–12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Use a pastry brush to baste the fish with some of the apricot glaze every 3 – 4 minutes.
 * 6) Serve salmon with glaze.