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Brown Sugar Salmon

Salmon fillets baked with a brown sugar, smoked paprika and garlic rub that caramelizes in the oven into a sweet, smoky glaze.

20 min✻4 servings✻310 kcal
Brown Sugar Salmon

Ingredients

  • salmon fillets4
  • brown sugar3 tbsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • salt0.5 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • lemon1
  • fresh parsley2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Moisture on the surface prevents the glaze from adhering and caramelizing.
  3. 3In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle the soy sauce and olive oil over the salmon, then press the spice rub firmly onto the flesh side of each fillet.
  4. 4Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on thickness.
  5. 5Switch the oven to broil (upper grill). Broil for 2–3 minutes until the glaze bubbles and turns deep amber. Watch it constantly — brown sugar goes from caramel to burnt in under a minute.
  6. 6Rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.