Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon

                 Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 salmon fillet)
For a delicious teriyaki salmon dinner, check out this Asian-inspired salmon recipe featuring a glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange zest.

　
2 ..........tablespoons brown sugar
2 .........tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 .........teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 .........(6-ounce) can pineapple juice
1/2 .......teaspoon salt, divided
2 .........teaspoons canola oil
4 ........(6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
1/4...... teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
          **Grated orange rind (optional) **

1 .      Combine first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 15 minutes). Set aside.
2 .      Preheat oven to 400°.
3 .      Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of salmon with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes. Turn fish over and place in oven; bake at 400° for 3 minutes. Remove from oven; brush 1 tablespoon sauce over each fillet. Return to oven, and cook 1 minute or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle with orange rind, if desired.
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You can round out the meal with sautéed haricots verts and quick-cooking couscous.

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