Sicilian Glazed Salmon Filets Filled With Rice & Fresh Herbs

Sicilian Glazed Salmon Filets Filled With Rice & Fresh Herbs
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Time to Table: 1 Hour 5 Minutes Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

package (6.4 oz.) Rice-A-Roni® Nature’s Way™ Italian Cheese & Herb
1/2  cup sliced almonds, toasted, if desired
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
tablespoon finely chopped onion
tablespoon lemon juice
pound salmon filet
  Cracked black pepper to taste
tablespoons Dijon mustard
tablespoon honey
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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