Brown Sugar Baked Salmon: A Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious brown sugar baked salmon recipe that's easy for home cooks to prepare.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking Sheet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon preferably wild-caught, about 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or substitute chipotle powder for a spicier version
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Beans
- ¾ pound green beans or quick cooking veggie
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Set aside a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a small bowl.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub them with olive oil.
- Scatter the brown sugar rub over the salmon, and gently massage it into the fish. Swipe the skin side of the salmon through any spice rub that’s fallen onto the cutting board. If you have the time, marinate the salmon for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, to the baking sheet.
- Toss the beans with a tablespoon of olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt, and then scatter them around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon until it is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on its thickness. We cook salmon until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 125°F.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the salmon.
Notes
Baked salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat by baking at 325°F (165°C) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1fillet and ¼ of the beansCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 38.4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 76.5mgSodium: 374.9mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 5.1g
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