Maple Glazed Salmon, Gingered Asparagus and Cubed Baby Red Potatoes in a jiff!!

MAPLE GLAZED SALMON

Prep/Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
1/4c ruby red unsweetened grapefruit juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp olive oil
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
In a small saucepan, bring the grapefruit juice, vinegar, syrup and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer 2 tbsp to a small bowl; add oil. Set remaining glaze aside.
If grilling the salmon, coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; place skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in from the heat for 10-12 minutes. (I bake mine on 450 degrees for 13-15 minutes and it is perfect!!) Make sure fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with maple-oil mixture. Drizzle with reserverd glaze.
1 fillet equals 266 calories, 15g f, 218 mg sodium, trace of fiber.
Recipe is from Taste of Home's Light And Tasty recipe book (may 2007).

GINGERED ASPARAGUS
Prep/Total Time; 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
2 tbsp sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into -inch pieces.
In a small bowl combine the first seven ingredients. Place asparagus in a shallow 1-1/2-qt, microwave-safe dish. Drizzle with half of the sauce; toss to coat.
Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drizzle with the remaining sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts; 3/4 cup equals 61 calories, 3g f, 0 cholesterol, 155 mg sodium, 3g fiber....Enjoy! Recipe from the same book as the maple glazed salmon!

CUBED BABY POTATOES in a jiff!

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium onion thinly sliced or diced
1/4c salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 tsp pepper
1 /2 tbsp olive oil
In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute the potatoes and onion with seasoning blend and pepper in oil for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts: 1c equals 146 calories, 4g fat, 15 mg sodium, 4g fiber