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grilled salmon with chipotle cherry sauce

1/2 cup The Gracious Gourmet Spiced Sour
       Cherry Spread
2    tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2-1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chile in
      adobo sauce
2    salmon filets (6 – 8 oz. each, 1-inch thick)
2    teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1    teaspoon tequila (optional)

Stir together Spiced Sour Cherry Spread, orange juice and chipotle; pour into large zip-lock bag.  Add salmon filets to bag; secure.    Let stand at room temperature 10 – 15 minutes to marinade; turning once.  Preheat broiler and spray broiler pan and rack with non-stick cooking spray. 

Broil salmon, turning once, about 11 minutes, or until cooked through.

While salmon is cooking, transfer Chipotle Cherry Sauce to a small saucepan; bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and stir in cilantro and tequila.  Transfer salmon to serving plates; top with Chipotle Cherry Sauce and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings.

Chipotle Cherry Sauce can also be served with roast duck, pork or chicken.

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