Apricot Ginger Asparagus Recipes

APRICOT GLAZED DUCK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the duck breasts skin side down for about 2 minutes without shaking the pan. Turn over and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Transfer the duck breasts to a cutting board and set aside to rest.
• Using the same pan you cooked the duck in, saute the onions, over medium heat, until golden brown. Add in the chopped apricots, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock and white wine. Cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Slowly add it to the apricot mixture, stirring constantly until the desired consistency is reached.
• Allow to cook until the paste taste disappears, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the tarragon and the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Slice the duck breast on a bias. Lay a little sauce on the base of each white serving plate and top with the duck. Spoon a little more sauce over the duck and serve.

APRICOT DIJON GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Place the salmon on a baking dish, brush with the mixture of the apricot preserves, mustards, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger and garlic and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the salmon just starts to flake easily, about 10 minutes.

APRICOT GINGER SALMON

Steps:

• Mix cinnamon sticks, ginger, apricot nectar, and soy sauce in medium sauce pan. Boil gently and reduce volume by 1/2 (about 20 minutes). Strain and keep the juice and cinnamon sticks.
• Brush fish with juice and bake for 4-5 minutes in 350 degree oven.
• Brush tops with more juice and broil for another 5-7 minutes until fish is done. Fish should be blackened when done.
• Pour some juice on each plate and place fish on plate. Garnish with pieces of cinnamon sticks.
• Serve with your favorite rice, asparagus, or string bean side dish.

APRICOT-GLAZED ROASTED ASPARAGUS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Rinse spears under cold water then pat dry with paper towels.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a large baking sheet.
• In a small bowl combine the apricot preserves with soy sauce, garlic powder and salt; pour over the asparagus on the baking sheet and toss using hands to coat with the mixture.
• Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

APRICOT-GLAZED ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place asparagus spears on a foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
• Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, garlic, and salt; mix well Pour preserves mixture over asparagus.
• Toss well to coat.
• Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Serve immediately.

APRICOT CHICKEN EN CROûTE

Steps:

• Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 14-inch square. Cut the pastry sheet into 4 squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.
• Stir the cream cheese, 1/4 cup preserves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger and egg yolk in a medium bowl.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture on the bottom third of each pastry square. Top each with about 4 red pepper strips, < strong>2 asparagus spears and 1 chicken breast placed lengthwise. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold 2 opposite sides of the pastry over the chicken breast. Starting at the short side with the chicken breast, roll up like a jelly roll. Press the edges to seal. Place the rolls onto the baking sheet. Brush with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the pastry is golden. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
• Heat the stock, remaining preserves, soy sauce and ginger in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve with the chicken.
• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the rolls through step 3. Cover the baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to bake.

VENETIAN APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine Garlic Herb Seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
• Blend apricot sauce ingredients in a sauce pan. Add salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• Combine tomato mixture in a separate mixing bowl and set aside.
• Blanch asparagus and broccoli for 1 minute in a pot of salted boiling water. Transfer immediately to ice bath to stop cooking.
• Coat sauté pan with 1Tbsp olive oil. While keeping ingredients separated in pan, heat cooled asparagus, broccoli and tomato mixture and until hot. Do not overcook.
• Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Place grilled chicken on a platter next to hot broccoli and asparagus. Sprinkle Garlic Herb Seasoning on broccoli. Pour tomato mixture on top of vegetables.
• Top chicken breasts with apricot sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

APRICOT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl or jar, warm preserves in microwave for 20 seconds to liquify.
• Whisk in remaining ingredients until emulsified.
• Use immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow to come to room temperature before using and shake well.

APRICOT-GINGER ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place asparagus in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and keep warm.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, bring the preserves, vinegar, cinnamon and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-4 minutes or until glaze begins to thicken. Pour over asparagus.