Orange Sesame Ginger Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 ( 6 ounce) salmon fillets (if frozen, completely thaw the fillets in refrigerator overnight)
• salt to taste
• 1/3 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root I use a citrus zester
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 3 or 4 green onions thinly sliced

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Place completely thawed (if frozen) salmon filets on prepared baking sheet, skin side down (if they have skin). Season lightly with salt.
3. Combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger root, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Spoon half the mixture over the salmon and place baking sheet in the preheated oven. Cook for 10 minutes. Coat with remaining sauce and continue baking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or till cooked through. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice with vegetables of choice.
5. Try it with Coconut Rice with Cilantro and Lime - delicious!