Sicilian Glazed Salmon Filets Filled With Rice & Fresh Herbs
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4 ratings
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Time to Table: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
1
package (6.4 oz.) Rice-A-Roni® Nature’s Way™ Italian Cheese & Herb
1/2
cup sliced almonds, toasted, if desired
1
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1
tablespoon finely chopped onion
1
tablespoon lemon juice
1
pound salmon filet
Cracked black pepper to taste
2
tablespoons Dijon mustard
1
tablespoon honey
1
teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Preparation Steps
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Prepare Nature’s Way Italian Cheese & Herb Rice-A-Roni according to package directions through Step 3, then stir in almonds, thyme, onion and lemon juice. Let stand covered 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cut salmon crosswise into 8 even pieces. Coat salmon pieces and baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place two of the salmon pieces upright on baking sheet and form a “circle” shape.
4. Fill center of salmon “circle” with 1/4 of rice mixture. Repeat process with other 6 salmon pieces to make 4 circles. Season with pepper, if desired.
5. In small bowl, combine mustard, honey and soy sauce. Generously brush or spoon mixture over salmon and filling.
6. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Cook Tips and Variations
Top with sprinkling of marinated capers when serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories 480, Calories from Fat 200, Total Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 750mg, Total Carbohydrate 44g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g, Protein 30g

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