2 lbs. sweet potatoes (4 medium)

1 T. cooking oil

2 T. toasted sesame oil

1/3 C. bottled teriyaki sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. peach or apricot preserves

2 T. orange juice

2 t. fresh grated ginger

1 t. Dijon mustard

1/4 t. pepper

1/4 c. sliced green onion

1 T. toasted sesame seeds

 

Thaw fish. Rinse & pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 425. Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into 1 &1/2 inch chunks. In a large bowl combine with cooking oil and 1 T. sesame oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place in a large roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Meanwhile in a saucepan, stir together the remaining sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, garlic, preserves, o.j., ginger, mustard, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 C. sauce. Push sweet potatoes to the edge of the roasting pan; place salmon fillets in center. Spoon remaining sauce over salmon and potatoes. Roast uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Delicious!!

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