WeightWatchers Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon Recipe

Sweet and spicy – the balance of flavors in this dish is great! This recipe is really delicious (and very quick to prepare too). Your whole family will love it, and you’ll definitely want to cook it again!

Ancho chile powder is available through many Latin markets or online on Amazon, but you can substitute it with smoked Spanish paprika or an extra teaspoon of regular chili powder.

Weight Watchers Spiced Maple-Glazed Salmon recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground dried ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine the paprika, chili powder, ancho, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
3. Place salmon on lightly sprayed baking dish or tray.
4. Sprinkle the fillets with the salt, then rub with the spice mixture.
5. Combine melted butter and maple syrup, then drizzle each fillet with a bit of the mixture; sprinkle each with a bit of green onion.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it flakes with a fork.
7. Serve with rice or orzo pasta and steamed green vegetables like broccoli, gai lan (Chinese broccoli), bok choy, or green beans, drizzled with bottled fish or oyster sauce.

How many Weight Watchers points in spiced maple-glazed salmon recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 245 calories, 9.1g fat, 0.9g fiber

Originally posted 2007-11-13 13:49:12.