APRICOT-GLAZED SALMON WITH HERB RICE

Apricot-Glazed Salmon with Herb Rice image

Salmon lovers will really enjoy this nice and fruity tasting fish with just the right amount of sweetness. If salmon is new to your family, this is a great way to introduce it to them. Charlene Chambers - Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place salmon in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the wine, spreadable fruit and ginger; spoon over salmon. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the broth, rice and butter to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add apricots; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the parsley, chives and thyme. Serve with salmon. Sprinkle each serving with almonds.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.