PEACH-GLAZED SALMON

Peach-Glazed Salmon image

A local restaurant used fresh peaches to garnish a salmon dish, which gave me this idea for grilling the fish we catch. It's a beautiful presentation and quick to prepare. -Valerie Homer, Juneau, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 salmon fillets (1 pound each)
1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and preserves. Cover and microwave on high for 45-60 seconds. Stir in the lime juice, garlic and mustard until blended. Cool. Set aside 1 cup for basting and serving., Place salmon fillets in a large resealable plastic bag; add remaining peach mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Spoon half of reserved peach mixture over salmon. Grill 10-15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently. Serve with sliced peaches and remaining peach mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.