Chili Glazed Salmon

Cook This Not That scores again with this delicious recipe.  This glaze is one you will want to use over and over again and not only on fish; Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and I already have plans for that sauce! To accompany the salmon I prepared Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (delishcreamygoodness!) and asparagus sauteed in white wine.  If you've been trying to eat healthier like I myself, this meal is a sure fire way to revamp your regular ol' boring fish dish.  Enjoy!

Chili-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Asian-style Sweet Chili Sauce
• 2 Tbsp low-sodium Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp grated fresh Ginger
• 1 tsp Sriracha or other spicy chili sauce
• 4 Salmon Fillets

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sriracha in a mixing bowl.  Place the salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet.  Use a brush or a spoon to lacquer the salmon with chili glaze
2. Bake the salmon until the glaze has begun to lightly caramelize and the salmon flakes with gentle pressure, about 10 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.

*Makes 4 servings

*330 cals, 14g fat (2g saturated), 560mg sodium

*Cost per serving: $3.83

*Compare to: Applebee's Orange Glazed Salmon, 790 cals, 24g fat (4.5 saturated), 3,000mg sodium, $13.49

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled (I actually left the skin on mine)
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 5-6 cloves Roasted Garlic
• Salt & Black Pepper

Preparation

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.  Cook until a knife inserted into the flesh meets no resistance, about 25 minutes.  Drain.
2. While the potatoes boil, combine the milk, butter, and garlic in a small saucepan and heat until butter is melted.  Keep warm.
3. Use potato masher or large wooden spoon to break up the large chunks of potatoes in a rough puree.  Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the potatoes, using a large spoon to beat continuously.  Season w/ salt & pepper.

*Makes 4 servings

*180 cals, 8g fat (5g saturated), 360mg sodium