SALMON WITH SPICED MARSALA PLUM SAUCE

Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 8
Ingredients • 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) pitted dried plums • 2 cups water • 1/2 cup Marsala or dry red wine • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel • 1 tablespoon sugar • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • No-stick cooking spray • 8 salmon steaks (about 6 ounces each)
Preparation In small saucepan, bring dried plums and water to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Using slotted spoon, transfer dried plums to food processor, reserving cooking liquid.
Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid (adding additional water, if necessary), wine, lemon juice, oil, lemon peel, sugar, pepper, salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves to food processor; process until smooth.
Return to saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat 10 minutes. Set aside.
Meanwhile, grill salmon over medium-hot coals (or broil on rack of broiler pan 3 to 4 inches from heat) 7 to 11 minutes or until fish is cooked to desired doneness, turning once.
Serve with sauce.
Tip: Salmon fillets with skin may be substituted for salmon steaks. Place salmon, skin sides down, on rack of broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes or until fish is cooked to desired doneness, without turning. Proceed as above.
Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 506 Cholesterol 112mg % of Calories from Fat 41% Fat 23g Sodium 245mg Carbohydrates 38g Protein 36g Fiber 4g
California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org Recipe created by Joyce Goldstein.
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