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Grilled Salmon with Orange Marmalade Glaze

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1/2  cup orange marmalade
2  teaspoons sesame oil
2  teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2  teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1  clove garlic, crushed
3  tablespoons rice vinegar or other white vinegar
1  pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet, cut into four pieces
6  thinly sliced scallions with some green, optional
1/4  cup toasted sesame seeds, optional

Combine marmalade, oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and vinegar. Heat grill. Brush orange glaze on each side of salmon and grill about 5 minutes on each side. If desired, top with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 226 calories, 8g total fat (1.3g saturated), 15g carbohydrate, 23g protein, 0.2g fiber, 140mg sodium.

Why It’s Good For You:

• High omega-3 fat in salmon
• Antioxidants in orange rind, garlic, scallions
• Anticoagulant activity in ginger

Science Says:
Eating fatty fish, such as salmon, could prevent an astounding 80 percent of sudden deaths from heart attacks, say Harvard investigators.