Apricot Dijon Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

apricot preserves

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: peach preserves

Peach preserves offer a similar sweetness and texture.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Yellow mustard is more widely available and less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is a budget-friendly sweetener.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Cut the broccoli into medium florets.

Place the broccoli on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Drizzle the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to combine.

Bake the broccoli at 450°F for 5 minutes to soften it.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.25 cup of apricot preserves, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1.5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, then remove from heat.

Push the softened broccoli to the sides of the baking sheet to make space for the salmon.

Place 2 pounds of salmon fillets down the center of the baking sheet, skin side down.

Season the salmon with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.

Divide the glaze evenly between each salmon fillet, spreading it with the back of a spoon to coat the top and sides.

Bake the salmon at 450°F for 6 to 10 minutes, or until flaky and just cooked through, depending on the thickness of the fillets.

Garnish the salmon with fresh chives before serving.

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