Apricot-Sauced Salmon

Another tasty salmon recipe. Recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  salmon steaks
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash  ground red pepper
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can  apricot nectar
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 2  cups  shredded romaine lettuce or 2  cups spinach
• 1⁄2 cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1  tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2  green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Directions

1. Rinse salmon; pat dry.
2. Spray the unheated rack of a boiler pan with nonstick spray.
3. place salmon on rack.
4. Broil 4 to 5 in from heat for 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
5. This can also be cooked on outside grill or basket.
6. I even grill it in grill on stove.
7. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan combine the cornstarch, salt and ground red pepper.
8. Gradually stir in nectar; add honey and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
9. Cook stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
10. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Cover; keep warm.
13. In a large bowl toss together the spinach or romaine; cucumber and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
14. Divide among 4 plates.
15. To serve, place salmon on romaine mixture and spoon sauce over each serving.
16. Sprinkle with green onions.