East-West Spice Rubbed Salmon with Orange Soy Glaze

Adapted from Cooking Light

This had such an interesting flavor.  The contrasting spices of cinnamon (in the 5-spice powder) and black pepper were very unique and were something of a tongue teaser.  The Orange-Soy glaze was yummy as well.  I served the salmon with some rice and grilled summer squash and green bell peppers to complete the meal.  Yum!

Ingredients:

Spice Mixture:

• 1 Tbs sugar
• 1 ½ tsp five-spice powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Glaze:

• 1 orange, zested
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 Tbs minced green onions
• 1 Tbs ginger
• 1 ½ tsp dark sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Remaining Ingredients:

• 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
• Cooking spray
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions:

• To prepare spice mixture, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
• To prepare glaze, combine orange zest and next 8 ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil  Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the grill.  Rub the fillets with spice mixture.  Cover, refrigerate for 10 minutes.  Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray.  Grill approximately 16 minutes, covered, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.   Baste occasionally with glaze.  To serve, sprinkle with sliced green onions and glaze.